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11:56am 05-13-2011

Harry Copper

I am confused!  I was thinking about floating from old fields to the trough general store.  This will be my first trip of this type and have no idea how long this float trip will take but my son Sean (a wounded warrior) want to do a father son trip while he's home on leave.  I would love to just pull off somewhere and camp but certainly don't want to encroach on someone's property or have to call the wife to bail her hubby and son out of jail.  Any imput would be greatly appreciated!  We were going to put on under the bridge on the potomac under rte 220.  Thanks!

Replied on: 11:06am 05-19-2011

I don't have any experience with that section. I've heard of people doing it. I think they camped but I can't say for sure. May want to check with Eagles Nest outfitters to see if they have any info. Good luck!

8:33pm 04-12-2010

Roxanne Vezzetti

Hi Bruce,
It was a pleasure meeting you and paddling on the Bloomington release.  Thanks for all the "viper pointers."  I look forward to paddling with you again.
Roxanne

12:31pm 07-19-2009

Susan Eda

Hi Patty and Bruce,
I finally got all my dirty clothes washed and am catching up on my email after WOR.  I will send you some pictures next week after I download them from my camera.  I enjoyed meeting you two at getting to paddle with Patty.  Hope to see you next year, or at GAF in September, if you come.
Susan

5:09am 07-19-2009

John Taylor

New to the sport looking for people and information on kayaking the rivers and creeks around the Tri State .I live in Weirton WV .Thanks JT

10:07pm 06-20-2009

Robert A. Kohl

Looking for links for kayaking clubs for the Sunbury, PA Area. Also looking for ideas and great paddling spots for day trips.  Thanks for your time...

8:59pm 06-08-2009

travis auber

im travis auber we talked at the rockville bridge sat. thanks for the info . hope to paddle with you soon.  

11:25pm 05-27-2009

Dave Weir

Bruce,

Thanks for showing me the rivers in your neck of the woods this past weekend.  I had a great time, especially the Cheat Canyon!  Looking forward to more WV paddling in the future.

Dave

12:18pm 06-13-2008

Andy

this is in reference to the post by Daniel Wilson.  I've run the South Branch from Big Bend to Sector previously.  Camping is available in the Lower Smokehole canyon in the Blue Rock area and just below it.  After passing Petersburg, we arranged to stay at a riverside property owned by Doug's Cabins ??(I believe, my buddy set this up).  We spent the third night in the Trough, took out at Sector.  Below here, there are very few, if any, places to camp along the river, unless you arrange to stay at a riverside campground or at an outfitters property.  There is something different about the property laws along the Potomac than the rest of West Virginia.  In the Potamac drainage, people own to the low water mark and apparently in some places, the entire riverbed.  In the rest of WV, folks own property to the average high water mark.  So, even camping on a gravel bar, on the South Branch, if it's privately owned can cause problems if the property owner doesn't want you there.  I would stay away from overnight camping on the Southbranch below the Trough, unless you do some major scouting and procure places you are allowed to camp prior to making the trip.  Some better alternatives in the area include the main stem of the Potomac from Old town or Paw Paw to Cahill(sp?) Station (entire north side of river is Federal land, C&O Canal N.P.) or the Cacapon River from the US 50 bridge in Capon Bridge to the bridge below Largent.  If you're interested, email me and I can give you additional information & approx. GPS coords. of campsites.  ANDY.

7:44pm 06-01-2008

daniel wilson

hello,
this is my second year paddling and i truely love it.  i ran the smoke hole canyon last week on the south branch potomac river.  i did not know what to expect, we were carring camping gear, and made it about five miles into the canyon before we wrecked the boat and had to quit for the day.  
   i have a question about this part of the river.  i want to take my son camping on the river and run from big bend campground to romney on the south branch.  does anyone know the conditions of this particular part of the river.  i need to stay safe since i am new to this and my son is only 14.  any info would be greatly appreciated.  thanks

Replied on: 8:36pm 06-03-2008

I bet I know where you wrecked. If you took out in Petersburg, you won't see anything more difficult below there. There will be way more flatwater. Before entering the Trough, there is a big ledge that has a sneak on the right. Good camping exists below. This can be limited due to it's popularity. Remember to consider water level. You may want to buy the West Virginia guide book (A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia, 5th ed.)  for future reference. Also, check out americanwhitewater.org. Any other questions, I'd be glad to help.

Bruce

1:34pm 05-16-2008

Craig

I'm a Stony-local.  There are a few nice pics/ descriptions of the canyon and Sahde creek. Keep up the good work! Anyone considering a trip to this watershade should definitely take action.  Around 4.5' the canyon is glorious, less technical than at lower levels and things start to get big and continuous (3+).  When the gauge is over 5.5' the entire watershed is raging, take advantage of the headwaters.  Shade creek is a blast in canoe or kayak at this level.  For serious adventure, paddle shade creek into the the canyon and take out at paint/capenter's park (about 13miles).  

2:16pm 05-12-2008

Sam and Carol Halfhi

We live in Log Cabin at Take Out Fikes Run-Gibbon Glade PA-at bridge down lane on left-we are available to shuttle anyone intrested-just give us a heads up-also food and hot coffee in future!!  Can also Take Out at our Cabin just around bend in stream- Sam and Carol 724-329-8977

1:52am 03-03-2008

rodney

i think there should be more pictures of me in my thrillseeker a true pro!!!   ha ha he he

2:18pm 02-08-2008

Mark Joseph

Interesting web site. Enjoy the WV river gauges and river infor since I paddle Potomac drainage rivers .

8:51pm 10-25-2007

Mike

Good site!  Lots of river beta.  Makes me want to bring my boat down for a visit.
Mike in Lunenburg, NS

9:36am 09-09-2007

Jim Carnes

Hello !  My wife and I paddle creeks in Ohio, Pa and WV as much as we can in search of big smallies. We also have a site that we just started called fishohiocanoeclub.net. We're hoping to get some members so we don't have to take 2 vehicles every time we go. This is a nice site, I'm going to add it to my favorites.

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