Virginia whitewater - Briery Branch, Rockingham County
Rockingham
county,
Briery Branch Dam to North River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 10.5 miles
The Briery Branch Dam to North River section of Briery Branch in Rockingham County is 10.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There are no other stretches to paddle along Briery Branch than the Briery Branch Dam to North
River stretch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're coming from Harrisonburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further
down the page so you won’t get lost. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Briery Branch reach the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and after
the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Briery Branch plunge into the 10's. The amount of rain that falls at Briery Branch is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and January is the month
with the least moisture. Going for a hike on the Narrow Buck Trail is always a fine adventure; you can go for a hike on the Mud Pond Gap Trail.
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