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   This section of Big Cedar Creek in Russell County is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. If you're coming from Bristol it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.     Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Virginia you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. This is the only paddling section along Big Cedar Creek. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Big Cedar Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Big Cedar Creek descend into the 20's.   The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Big Falls; close by Glade Hollow is a great place to go. Interesting geology is available here; Pinnacle is right next door to Big Cedar Creek. Big Cedar Creek is a wet place that gets a large amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. 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 3 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 , 3 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