| Assembly Area: We will
meet participants promptly at 8:30 a.m. for the morning
run and 12:30 for the afternoon run at the Howell Run
picnic area at Jennings Randolph Lake. This area is about
a three and a half hour drive from the Baltimore/Washington
Metro area. For clients choosing the convenience of arriving
the night before the trip or staying the weekend
modern camping, cabins, and motel facilities are available
in the area. For the budget-minded traveler, the North
Branch is also conveniently located near the Eastern Maryland
Correctional Facility providing guests with three squares
and a cot with razor wire views. |
| DirectionsTo Howell Run picnic
area at Jennings Randolph Lake: |
| Attention
North Branch of the Potomac Rafters! These directions
are for the dam release trip only, taking place during
specific weekends in April, May. For directions to our
Harpers Ferry location where all of our other trips take
place, please click here |
From Baltimore:
Take 70W to Hancock.
Take 68W to Cumberland.
Take Exit 220S past Keyser to 50W.
Go up Saddleback Mountain and turn right onto 42 to Elk
Garden.
As you enter Elk Garden, follow the signs that direct
you to Jennings Randolph Lake and specifically, Howell
Run picnic area. |
From Washington D.C.:
Take I-270N to Frederick.
Merge onto 70W.
Take 70W to Hancock.
Take 68W to Cumberland.
Take Exit 220S past Keyser to 50W.
Go up Saddleback Mountain and turn right onto 42 to Elk
Garden.
As you enter Elk Garden, follow the signs that direct
you to Jennings Randolph Lake and specifically, Howell
Run picnic area. |
Others:
Take US 50W. Follow it into WV.
Take a right onto state highway 42 to Elk Garden.
Once in Elk Garden, follow signs to Jennings Randolph
Lake and specifically, Howell Run Picnic area. |
| Lodging |
Robert W. Craig Memorial Campground (min.
of 3 night stay on holiday weekends, minutes from meeting
location) 877 444 6777
Mineral Co. Parks Basic Cabins (bunkbeds sleep 4) 304
788 5732
Savage River State Forest (primitive camping) 301 895
5759
Candlewyck Inn 304 788 6594 (20 min. away)
Keyser Inn 304 788 0913 (20 min. away)
Potomac Motel 304 788-1671 (20 min. away)
Tollgate Motel 304-788-5100 (20 min. away)
Casselman Inn 301-895-5055 (35 min. away)
Alpine Lodge 800-343-5253 (40 min. away, lakeside cabins)
Will O The Wisp 301 387 5503 (40 min. away, lakeside apartments)
Echo Cottages 301-730-4229
Blackwater Lodge 304-259-5216 (45 min. away)
Timberline 800-843-1751 (50 min. away) |
