German River facts for kids
The German River is an important stream that flows into the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. It travels about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) through the state of Virginia in the United States. This river begins in northern Rockingham County. It starts near the border of West Virginia, inside the George Washington National Forest. The river's source is close to the top of Shenandoah Mountain in the Allegheny Mountains.
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The German River's Journey
Where the River Begins
The German River starts from a mountain spring. This spring is in an area called Cow Run, located in Rockingham County. It's about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of the town of Bergton.
How the River Flows
The river begins at a high point, about 3,400 feet (1,036 meters) above sea level. From there, it quickly flows downhill towards the northeast. It travels between two mountains, Fulk Mountain and Black Lick Mountain. As the river flows lower, below 2,200 feet (671 meters), the valley around it gets wider. This wider area is often used for farming.
Streams That Join the German River
Several smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the German River. These streams add more water to the river as it travels. They join the German River from upstream to downstream.
- Camp Rader Run
- Beech Lick Run
- Sumac Run
- Paint Lick Run
- The Cold Spring River
- Persimmon Run
- Siever Run
Near the town of Bergton, the German River meets another stream called Crab Run. When these two streams join, they form the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.
Main Tributaries of the German River
- Beech Lick Run
- Sumac Run
- Cold Spring River
- Persimmon Run
- Siever Run
