North Carolina whitewater - Ararat River, Surry County
Surry
county,
Route 1772 to Route 2080 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 21.5 miles
The natural beauty of Surry County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Ararat River in North Carolina is 21.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Mount Airy it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance
because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Route 1772 to Route 2080 stretch is the
only paddling stretch along Ararat River. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Ararat River through the days of summer are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. The wintertime
brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Ararat River are in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Ararat River a wet place; through the month of May you get the most rain around here; January meanwhile is the driest month.
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