Virginia whitewater - Big Reed Island Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Carroll County
Carroll
county,
US Route 221 to New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 20 miles
The US Route 221 to New River section of Big Reed Island Creek in Carroll County is 20 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford,
as you can see on the road map further down. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you
want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery.
Briefly about the general area: The yearly rain here at Big Reed Island Creek is
about average; July is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest. Near Big Reed Island Creek you stumble on magnificent places like Rustin Hollow. Through the long summer days highs here at Big Reed Island Creek reach the 80's, and during the night
it cools down to the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Reed Island Creek.
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