Virginia whitewater - Big Cedar Creek, Russell County Russell county, Lebanon to Clinch River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     9 miles   The natural beauty of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Bristol, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Lebanon to Clinch River section of Big Cedar Creek is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. If you'll be staying     in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Lebanon to Clinch River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Big Cedar Creek. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Big Cedar Creek without first paying a visit to Big Falls, and Big Cedar Creek is close to Glade Hollow which is beyond doubt worth taking a look at. Big Cedar Creek is a reasonably wet place usually with a large amount of rain; during the month of July you get the most rain around here while February   is generally the driest month. Pinnacle is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at Big Cedar Creek. At Big Cedar Creek all through the warm months highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. During the winter highs are usually in the 40's; night lows in the 20's for Big Cedar Creek. Big Cedar Creek, Lebanon to Clinch River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 9 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.908 Longitude: -82.0386 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.96469 Longitude: -82.05111 Paddler input for Big Cedar Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Cedar Creek, Virginia Local climate location: GRUNDY 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Lebanon, Lebanon 2 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 Lebanon, Virginia. Located just 53 miles from the Tri-City Regional Airport and for Nature enthusiasts six miles from the Pinnacles Wilderness Area. Bristol Motor Speedway- 40 ... The Martha Washington, Abingdon 13 miles away Originally built in 1832 as a private residence by a Virginia General, The Martha Washington Inn has seen many different uses. From Private residence it evolved into a finishing school for young ladie... Comfort Suites Abingdon, Abingdon 13 miles away Hotel located at the gateway to Abingdon's historic district and the best of Appalachia's history, arts, restaurants, crafts, and businesses. Comfort Suites is the area's newest property featuring an ...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Cedar Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Cedar Creek, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bristol, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bristol, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Big Cedar Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Cedar Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Cedar Creek: Clinch River, Russell County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford) Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Tazewell County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Wardell to Clinch River) Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611) Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 15 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge) Holston River - South Fork, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Damascus to Alvarado) Prater Creek, Dickenson County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Prater to Haysi) Laurel Creek, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River) Clinch River, Scott/Russell County , 24 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (St. Paul to Dungannon) Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek) Russell Fork, Dickenson County , 26 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road)   Ski Areas Near Big Cedar Creek: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 46 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 46 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 74 miles away, 603 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 125 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 138 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 141 miles away, 210 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Cedar Creek: Super 8 Motel - Lebanon, Lebanon , 2 miles away The Martha Washington, Abingdon , 13 miles away Comfort Suites Abingdon, Abingdon , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Abingdon, Abingdon , 14 miles away Super 8 Motel- Abingdon, Abingdon , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Cedar Creek: Riverside Campground, Abingdon, 8 miles away Callebs Cove Campground, Abingdon, 18 miles away Lake Shore Campgrounds, Abingdon, 19 miles away   Trails Near Big Cedar Creek: The Lonesome Pine Trail, Russell County , 14 miles away