Virginia whitewater - Aquia Creek, Stafford County
Stafford
county,
Rt. 610 to US 1 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 10.5 miles
The Rt. 610 to US 1 stretch of Aquia Creek is 10.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The scenic beauty of Stafford County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Aquia Creek doesn't
have a lot of paddling stretches, the Rt. 610 to US 1 stretch is the only one. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far
and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Aquia Creek throughout the summertime months are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Aquia Creek plunge into the 20's. Aquia Creek frequently gets a lot of rain; of all the
months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. Hiking along the Chopawamsic Trail is great fun, and going for a hike along the South Valley Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood.
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