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   This stretch of Back Creek - Jackson Tributary in Bath County is 17.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The Bath County     Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Back Creek - Jackson Tributary. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Ellis Trail; if you're here why not take a look at Sand Hollow. All the water falling down from the sky makes Back Creek - Jackson Tributary a wet place; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.   Back Creek - Jackson Tributary is right by the Katydid Trail. Throughout the days of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Back Creek - Jackson Tributary. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while Back Creek - Jackson Tributary nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. 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 Paddler input for Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Virginia Local climate location: BUCKEYE 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Best Value Inn - Covington, Covington , 22 miles away Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 24 miles away Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington , 32 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   Lakes Near Back Creek - Jackson Tributary