Virginia whitewater - Bottom Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Montgomery County Montgomery county, Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3 miles   The creek is solid V+ and will take much more time than implied. It could quite easily cause someone to get killed, or at least have a very bad day. The creek has 1 mandatory portage that could kill someone if they missed the very-easy-to-miss portage. There are 2-3 or more other rapids that are typically carried as well. The landowner/access situation is tenuous as well. Says Concerned The starting point is not too far from Roanoke, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are     often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bottom Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The wonderful Montgomery County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637 stretch of Bottom Creek in Virginia is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. 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. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The campgrounds here at Bottom Creek are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Bottom Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are mostly in the 40's with temperatures at Bottom Creek dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. An average amount of rainfall falls at Bottom Creek; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month. Bottom Creek, Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route 637 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 210 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.1315 Longitude: -80.18091 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.10139 Longitude: -80.2202 Paddler input for Bottom Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bottom Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: BLACKSBURG 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Christiansburg, Christiansburg 10 miles away Easy access of I-81 Restaurant and Lounge on property Super Start Breakfast Free High Speed Internet Children 12 and under free Microwave-refrigerator available Rollaway 5.00 charge Room... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHRISTIANSBURG, Christiansburg 11 miles away Hotel's Christiansburg, VA Address Makes Travel Easy Nestled in the Virginia mountains along I-81, the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Christiansburg impresses area travelers with contemporary acc... Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg, Christiansburg 11 miles away Make Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg/Blacksburg your choice for a relaxed and enjoyable stay. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, we are conveniently located directly off I-81, minutes from ...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bottom Creek.   Whitewater Near Bottom Creek: Roanoke River - South Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Shawsville to Roanoke River) Roanoke River - North Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (Route 603 to Roanoke River) Smith River, Patrick County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Charity to Backwater of Philpott Lake) Craig Creek, Craig County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Little River - New R. Tributary, Montgomery/ Floyd County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (Riner to Copper Valley) Johns Creek, Craig County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge) Johns Creek, Craig County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Barbours Creek, Craig County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek) Little Stony Creek, Giles County , 30 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.6 miles long (Cascades to USFS Parking Area)   Ski Areas Near Bottom Creek: The Homestead, Virginia , 52 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 603 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 73 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 97 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bottom Creek: Super 8 Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHRISTIANSBURG, Christiansburg , 11 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 11 miles away Days Inn Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 11 miles away Quality Inn Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bottom Creek: Dixie Caverns, Salem, 8 miles away Interstate Overnight Park, Christiansburg, 10 miles away Deer Run Campground, Woolwine, 18 miles away   Trails Near Bottom Creek: Dragon Tooth Trail, Roanoke County , 14 miles away Trout Creek Appalachian Trail, Craig County , 15 miles away North Mountain Trail, Craig County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Bottom Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 32 miles away