Virginia whitewater - Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County

Augusta/Rockbridge county, Goshen to Maury River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     4 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Goshen to Maury River stretch of Calfpasture River is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Not too
    many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Calfpasture River are pretty good. The Goshen to Maury River section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The scenic beauty of Augusta/Rockbridge County and the playfulness of the water beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
Calfpasture River is a wet place that gets much rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here, and December is when it's the driest. Don't leave Calfpasture River without first going for a hike along the Old Bridge Trail.
At Calfpasture River during the long summer days highs are in the
 
80's, and the nighttime is somewhat cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 30's with temperatures at Calfpasture River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Go for a hike on the Missing Link Trail, and if you would like a little side visit, try Chambers Hollow.

Calfpasture River, Goshen to Maury River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.9878
Longitude: -79.4937

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.9411
Longitude: -79.45231

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Current weather conditions at Calfpasture River, Virginia
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Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Calfpasture River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Calfpasture River.
 Whitewater Near Calfpasture River:
Laurel Run, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Game road to Maury River)
Maury River, Bath/ Rockbridge County , 4 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6 miles long (Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Baths)
Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Route 687 to Goshen)
Mill Creek, Rockbridge County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Route 42 Wayside to Goshen)
Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 10 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687)
Maury River, Rockbridge County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 32 miles long (Rockbridge Baths to James River)
Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek)
Marl Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.2 miles long (roadside Route 706)
Buffalo Creek, Rockbridge County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Effinger to Buffalo Forge)
Cowpasture River, Alleghany/Botetourt County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 24.5 miles long (Shaw Fork to Route 625 bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Calfpasture River:
The Homestead, Virginia , 27 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 37 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 55 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 67 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Calfpasture River:
Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 9 miles away
Best Western Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington , 10 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites, Lexington , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Virginia Horse Center, Lexington , 10 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lexington, Lexington , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Calfpasture River:
Cold Sulphur Camp Ground, Goshen, 1 miles away
Long's Campground, Lexington, 8 miles away
Lake Robertson Rec Park, Lexington, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Calfpasture River:
Missing Link Trail, Rockbridge County , 0 miles away
Old Bridge Trail, Rockbridge County , 1 miles away
Seay Trail, Rockbridge County , 1 miles away
Burke Trail, Rockbridge County , 1 miles away
Goshen Pass Trail, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Calfpasture River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 47 miles away
 Lakes Near Calfpasture River

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