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Virginia whitewater - Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott County
Scott
county,
Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III+(IV) 1.5 miles
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The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Kingsport-Bristol, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout section of Big Stony - Devil's Fork in Scott County is 1.5 miles long and is a class III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty |
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of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Big Stony - Devil's Fork have people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are some good sections to paddle in this
| river system, the Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout section is one of them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area:
While staying at Big Stony - Devil's Fork you could always discover Finney Hollow. Big Stony - Devil's Fork is a good place of common precipitation; | |
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March is when you get the most rain here; October meanwhile is the driest month.
The warmest time of the year at Big Stony - Devil's Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Big Stony - Devil's Fork are in the 20's.
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Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III+(IV)
Length:
1.5
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.81209
Longitude: -82.65821
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.80149
Longitude: -82.6131
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Paddler input for Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Virginia
Local climate location: WISE 23 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton
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7 miles away
New Hotel is Located in the Heart of Norton's Business DistrictTravelers looking for lodging in Norton, VA can enjoy a comfortable stay at the Holiday Inn hotel in Norton VA, located just off Highway ...
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Inn at Norton, Norton
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7 miles away
Located in the Appalachian Mountains, The Inn at Norton, is surrounded by scenic, recreational, cultural, and historic attractions. Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, there are a multit...
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Super 8 Norton VA, Norton
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8 miles away
Welcome to Super 8 Norton. Located in the southwestern portion of Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Wise County has been blessed with scenic, recreational, and historic attractions. ...
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All Virginia Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, the metro area neareast to Big Stony - Devil's Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Big Stony - Devil's Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
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Big Stony Creek, Scott
County
, 2 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge) |
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Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott
County
, 4 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork) |
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Cove Creek, Scott
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking Creek confluence) |
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Powell River - South Fork, Wise
County
, 5 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (South Fork Gorge) |
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Stock Creek, Scott
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (Upper Gorge) |
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Powell River, Wise
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Appalachia to Big Stone Gap) |
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Stock Creek, Scott
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III - 1.8 miles long (Natural Tunnel State Park) |
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Little Stony Creek, Scott
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock) |
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Big Moccasin Creek, Scott
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 6 miles long (Snowflake to Antioch Church) |
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Guest River, Wise/ Scott
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 72 to Clinch River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
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Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 48 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 62 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 66 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 67 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 76 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 76 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 88 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
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Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton
, 7 miles away |
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Inn at Norton, Norton
, 7 miles away |
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Super 8 Norton VA, Norton
, 8 miles away |
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Days Inn Norton VA, Norton
, 8 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Big Stone Gap, Big Stone Gap
, 9 miles away |
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