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Virginia whitewater - Cove Creek, Scott County
Scott
county,
Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking Creek confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V+ 2 miles
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This section of Cove Creek is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. The natural beauty of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Cove Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're coming from Kingsport-Bristol it's not a long drive at all to the put-in 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. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some |
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good walking shoes. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Cove Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking
| Creek confluence stretch is the only one. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area:
Cracker Neck is a nice location to look at. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Cove Creek, and the night | |
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is a tad cooler of course, mostly in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Cove Creek sink into the 20's.
An average amount of precipitation falls at Cove Creek; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture.
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Cove Creek, Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking Creek confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV-V+
Length:
2
miles
Average Gradient: 375 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.8193
Longitude: -82.72451
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.79309
Longitude: -82.6954
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Paddler input for Cove Creek, Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Cove Creek, Virginia
Local climate location: WISE 28 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton
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9 miles away
Located in beautiful Southwestern Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the new Holiday Inn Norton offers a warm feeling of home. Relax and enjoy the inviting lobby, or enhance your eve...
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Inn at Norton, Norton
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9 miles away
Located in the Appalachian Mountains, The Inn at Norton, is surrounded by scenic, recreational, cultural, and historic attractions. Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, there are a multit...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, the metro area neareast to Cove Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cove Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Cove Creek:
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Powell River - South Fork, Wise
County
, 2 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (South Fork Gorge) |
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Stock Creek, Scott
County
, 2 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (Upper Gorge) |
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Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott
County
, 5 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout) |
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Powell River, Wise
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Appalachia to Big Stone Gap) |
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Stock Creek, Scott
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 1.8 miles long (Natural Tunnel State Park) |
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Big Stony Creek, Scott
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge) |
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Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott
County
, 9 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork) |
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Powell River, Wise/ Lee
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Big Stone Gap to Dryden) |
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Little Stony Creek, Scott
County
, 16 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock) |
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Big Moccasin Creek, Scott
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 6 miles long (Snowflake to Antioch Church) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Cove Creek:
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 67 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 70 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 71 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 74 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 80 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 85 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 108 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 111 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 118 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Cove Creek:
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Comfort Inn Big Stone Gap, Big Stone Gap
, 4 miles away |
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Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton
, 9 miles away |
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Inn at Norton, Norton
, 9 miles away |
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Norton Days Inn, Norton
, 10 miles away |
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Norton Super 8 Motel, Norton
, 10 miles away |
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