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Virginia whitewater - Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington County
Johnson (TN) / Washington
county,
Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 4 miles
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The wonderful Johnson (TN) / Washington County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Boone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is |
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a very popular destination. The Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek stretch of Beaverdam Creek in Virginia is 4 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large
| number of good rivers. There are no other sections to paddle along Beaverdam Creek than the Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
No need to travel far to stop at interesting stuff like Backbone Rock. For the period of the summer at Beaverdam Creek temperatures are commonly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. During the winter the highs are typically in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Beaverdam | |
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Creek tend to be in the 10's.
Beaverdam Creek gets a great deal of water; the wettest month of the year is usually May, that's the one that rains the most, and December is the month with the least moisture. Near Beaverdam Creek you come across the Clark Mountain Trail which is a delightful hiking trail, and Beaverdam Creek is near Davis Hollow which is beyond doubt worth going to.
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Beaverdam Creek, Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
4
miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.5942
Longitude: -81.8154
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.63639
Longitude: -81.79191
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Paddler input for Beaverdam Creek, Virginia:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Boone, North Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Beaverdam Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Beaverdam Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Beaverdam Creek:
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Laurel Creek, Washington
County
, 2 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River) |
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Tennessee Laurel Creek, Johnson
County
, 3 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2.5 miles long (Roadside Laurel) |
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Holston River - South Fork, Washington
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Damascus to Alvarado) |
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Whitetop Laurel Creek, Washington/ Grayson
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Route 728 to Route 58) |
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Green Cove Creek, Washington
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (AT - Virginia Creeper Trail) |
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Tumbling Creek, Russell
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611) |
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Tumbling Creek, Russell
County
, 18 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge) |
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Watauga, Watauga / Johnson
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) |
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Watauga River, Watauga
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) |
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Watauga River, Watauga
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Beaverdam Creek:
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 24 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 26 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 26 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 27 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 61 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 72 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Beaverdam Creek:
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Days Inn Abingdon, Abingdon
, 10 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites, Abingdon
, 11 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express ABINGDON, Abingdon
, 11 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Abingdon, Abingdon
, 13 miles away |
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Knights Inn Chilhowie, Chilhowie
, 13 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Beaverdam Creek:
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Clark Mountain Trail, Washington County
, 3 miles away |
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Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan County
, 7 miles away |
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Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan County
, 7 miles away |
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Wyatt Fire Trail, Sullivan County
, 10 miles away |
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Wyatt Fire Trail, Sullivan County
, 11 miles away |
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