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Rapid WV Class III

The Hopeville Canyon Ledge

Potomac, North Fork of South Branch - 5. Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville · WV

American Whitewater 38.9434, -79.2929

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Gauge Conditions

N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 370.0 – 3,110.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

The Hopeville Canyon Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Hopeville Canyon Ledge - As pictured. Hit the middle and punch on through.  The ledge can be avoidable by staying river left.  

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.9 mi
Directions
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5. Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville
Potomac, North Fork of South Branch
II-III 4.5 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater