Virginia whitewater - Clinch River, Scott/Russell County
Scott/Russell
county,
St. Paul to Dungannon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I 18 miles
The starting location is a short drive from Kingsport-Bristol, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Clinch River is 18 miles long and has been rated as a class I section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. 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. There's camping available
near Clinch River. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the St. Paul to Dungannon section is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Since
you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the long summer days at Clinch River highs are ordinarily in the 80's, and the night is a tad chillier of course, commonly in the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the
40's while the cold winter nights at Clinch River are in the 20's. Clinch River is a relatively wet place regularly with a large amount of rainfall; most of the rain falls through May; October meanwhile is the driest month. Since you're here at Clinch River why not stop by Buffalo Hollow.
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