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
  This section of Calfpasture River in Augusta/Rockbridge County is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Augusta/Rockbridge County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're coming from Staunton-Waynesboro 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds
    nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this
general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. 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. 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 a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Calfpasture River you come across the Missing Link Trail which is a tremendous hiking trail, and a wonderful
 
spot to check out is Chambers Hollow. Summer at Calfpasture River comes with high temperatures in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's with temperatures at Calfpasture River dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
Calfpasture River is a relatively wet place mostly with a large amount of precipitation; through July this area sees the most rain, and December is when it's the driest. Going for a hike on the Old Bridge Trail is always a great adventure.

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
Country Inn And 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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