Virginia whitewater - Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Bath County

Bath county, Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     17.5 miles
  The Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River stretch of Back Creek - Jackson Tributary is 17.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and
    spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River section is the only paddling section along Back Creek - Jackson Tributary. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your
camp stove. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. There's camping available near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary.

Briefly about the general area:
A great deal of rain falls at Back Creek - Jackson Tributary; July is the month that gets the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. Have a fine hiking adventure along the Ellis Trail; nearby Sand Hollow is a great location to go.
For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Back Creek - Jackson
 
Tributary highs are regularly in the 80's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while Back Creek - Jackson Tributary night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. While you're here at Back Creek - Jackson Tributary you can take a hike along the Katydid Trail.

Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 17.5 miles
Average Gradient: 22 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.20589
Longitude: -79.80191

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.02799
Longitude: -79.90101

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Current weather conditions at Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Virginia
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Local climate location: BUCKEYE 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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20 miles away
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20 miles away
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32 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary:
Jackson River, Bath/ Alleghany County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 28.5 miles long (Vinegar Run to Route 603)
Jackson River, Alleghany County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 42.5 miles long (Gathright Dam to James River)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Clover Lick to Laurel Run)
Wilson Creek, Alleghany County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Douthat Park Dam to Jackson River)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick)
Deer Creek, Pocahontas County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (Laurel Run to Marlinton)
Cowpasture River, Botetourt County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Griffith to James River)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass)
Simpson Creek, Alleghany County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Truckstop to Route 60)
 Ski Areas Near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary:
The Homestead, Virginia , 8 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 19 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 64 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 77 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 85 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 92 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 110 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary:
Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia, Covington , 20 miles away
Best Western Mountain View, Covington , 20 miles away
Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington , 32 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Lexington, Va, Lexington , 34 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Lexington, Lexington , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary:
Hidden Valley Campground, Bath County, 2 miles away
Virginia Power, Warm Springs, 3 miles away
Blowing Springs Campground, Bath County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary:
Ellis Trail, Bath County , 4 miles away
Katydid Trail, Bath County , 4 miles away
McDonald Trail, Bath County , 4 miles away
Winding Trail, Bath County , 5 miles away
Ritchie Trail, Bath County , 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 52 miles away

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