Virginia whitewater - Cowpasture River, Botetourt County

Botetourt county, Griffith to James River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     13.5 miles
  The Griffith to James River section of Cowpasture River is 13.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Griffith to James River section is one of them. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. There are
    campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. You might
have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beautiful scenery of Botetourt County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Take a hike on the Brushy Hollow Trail, and hiking along the Beards Gap Trail is wonderful fun.
Summertime highs at Cowpasture River usually tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come
 
with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Cowpasture River are in the 10's. Cowpasture River is a wet place that gets a great deal of rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while December is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Cowpasture River, Griffith to James River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 13.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.86539
Longitude: -79.7346

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.78409
Longitude: -79.77571

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Current weather conditions at Cowpasture River, Virginia
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Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Oak Tree Inn Low Moor, Low Moor
9 miles away
Situated in the heart of the Alleghany Highlands just off of I 64 between Clifton Forge and Covington, the Oak Tree Inn Low Moor opened in June 2009. Extra-dark and extra-quiet, our comfortable guest ...

Americas Best Value Inn Covington, Covington
15 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn in Covington, Virginia is a 43 room hotel located off Interstate 64 in a small valley surrounded by breathtaking scenic views of the Appalachian Allegheny Mountains. All of our...

Best Western Mountain View, Covington
15 miles away
Guests staying at this pet-friendly Covington, Virginia hotel will be close to downtown Covington, Humpback Bridge and several corporate locations. Whether traveling to western Virginia on business ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Roanoke, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roanoke, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Cowpasture River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cowpasture River.
 Whitewater Near Cowpasture River:
Wilson Creek, Alleghany County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Douthat Park Dam to Jackson River)
Simpson Creek, Alleghany County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Truckstop to Route 60)
Jackson River, Alleghany County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 42.5 miles long (Gathright Dam to James River)
Roaring Run, Botetourt County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 1.2 miles long (County line to Recreation Area)
James River, Botetourt County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 16.5 miles long (Route 43 to Route 630)
Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek)
Catawba Creek, Botetourt County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Fincastle to James River)
Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Bath County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River)
Mill Creek, Rockbridge County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Route 42 Wayside to Goshen)
Buffalo Creek, Rockbridge County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Effinger to Buffalo Forge)
 Ski Areas Near Cowpasture River:
The Homestead, Virginia , 11 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 56 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 76 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 87 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 95 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 98 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cowpasture River:
Oak Tree Inn Low Moor, Low Moor , 9 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Covington, Covington , 15 miles away
Best Western Mountain View, Covington , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express COVINGTON, Covington , 15 miles away
Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cowpasture River:
Buckhorn Store And Campground, Clifton Forge, 4 miles away
The Buckhorne Family Campground, Clifton Forge, 4 miles away
Douthat State Park, Millboro, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Cowpasture River:
Brushy Hollow Trail, Bath County , 4 miles away
Beards Gap Trail, Bath County , 5 miles away
Mountain Top Trail, Bath County , 5 miles away
Mountain Side Trail, Bath County , 5 miles away
Buck Lick Trail, Bath County , 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Cowpasture River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 36 miles away

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