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Put-in WV

Put-in

Potomac - 0.35 Hancock, MD to Big Pool/Fort Frederick Campground · WV

American Whitewater 39.6970, -78.1820

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Gauge Conditions

Potomac River at Hancock, MD Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.8 – 8.3 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put-in
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Description

Put-in is a relatively straightforward river access point with minimal rapids, primarily serving as an entry or exit location for paddlers on this section of the Potomac. While not a technical rapid itself, paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas, debris, and changing water levels that could impact boat navigation near the launch point. Standard river safety practices and scouting the immediate area before putting in are recommended.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take-out Rapid N/A
Take-out
11.7 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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0.35 Hancock, MD to Big Pool/Fort Frederick Campground
Potomac
I 12.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater