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 average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The nature scenery of Virginia and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can pitch
    a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section of Calfpasture River in Virginia is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Goshen to Maury River section is just
one of many. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months at Calfpasture River temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are
 
regularly in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Calfpasture River. If you're here, you might as well have a look at Chambers Hollow; perfect hiking is available along the Old Bridge Trail.
Go for a hike on the Missing Link Trail. Calfpasture River frequently gets a great deal of rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain, and December meanwhile is the driest month.

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, 1100 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, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 113 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 115 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Calfpasture River:
Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington , 9 miles away
Best Western Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington , 10 miles away
Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Lexington , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Virginia Horse Center, Lexington , 10 miles away
Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Virginia, 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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