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 nature scenery of Montgomery County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in is not too far from Roanoke, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. The Bottom Creek Road Bridge To Route
    637 section is the only paddling section along Bottom Creek. This stretch of Bottom Creek is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater
rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A typical amount of rain falls here at Bottom Creek; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and January is the month with the least moisture.
 
At Bottom Creek all through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Bottom Creek fall into the 10's.

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

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Current weather conditions at Bottom Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: BLACKSBURG 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - 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, Va, Christiansburg
10 miles away
The award winning Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Christiansburg is nestled in the beautiful Virginia Mountains along Interstate 81. The hotel is located minutes from Virginia Tech and Radford U...

Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott 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 ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roanoke, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Bottom Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 117 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 120 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 122 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 125 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 830 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bottom Creek:
Super 8 Motel - Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Christiansburg, Va, Christiansburg , 10 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Christiansburg, Christiansburg , 11 miles away
Christiansburg-Days Inn, 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

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