Virginia whitewater - Covington River, Rapphannock County
Rapphannock
county,
Rappahannock School to Rush River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 4.5 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Virginia you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The scenic beauty of Rapphannock County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Covington River doesn't have a lot of paddling
sections, the Rappahannock School to Rush River section is the only one. This section of Covington River in Rapphannock County is 4.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one,
but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Covington River is a good spot of normal precipitation; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February. The The Peak Trail offers hiking at its best. At Covington River throughout the summer months highs are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's; after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Covington River fall into the 20's.
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