Virginia whitewater - Crab Orchard Branch, Wise County Wise county, Trailhead to Guest River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     0.5 miles   This section of Crab Orchard Branch in Virginia is 0.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Wise County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Trailhead to Guest River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Crab Orchard Branch. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that many     of the sections here are safe for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: All through the days of summer highs here at Crab Orchard Branch get into the 80's, and the nighttime is fairly cooler of course, mostly in the 60's. During the winter highs are generally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Crab Orchard Branch. Crab Orchard Branch gets a normal amount of precipitation; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October on the other hand is the driest.   QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V) Length: 0.5 miles    Paddler input for Crab Orchard Branch, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Crab Orchard Branch, Virginia Local climate location: WISE 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Of Wise, Wise 9 miles away Choose this charming Wise, Virginia hotel offering an array of amenities and convenient access to key area attractions. Welcome to the Best Western of Wise, situated near the Appalachian Mountains i... Super 8 Norton VA, Norton 10 miles away Welcome to Super 8 Norton. Located in the southwestern portion of Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Wise County has been blessed with scenic, recreational, and historic attractions. ... Days Inn Norton VA, Norton 10 miles away Our hotel is comfortably nestled in the mountains of the Appalachian Mountain Range in SW Virginia. Whether it is business or pleasure, Days Inn - Norton is your home away from home when visiting th...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Crab Orchard Branch, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Crab Orchard Branch, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Crab Orchard Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Crab Orchard Branch.   Ski Areas Near Crab Orchard Branch: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 365 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 100 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crab Orchard Branch: Best Western Of Wise, Wise , 9 miles away Super 8 Norton VA, Norton , 10 miles away Days Inn Norton VA, Norton , 10 miles away Inn at Norton, Norton , 11 miles away Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crab Orchard Branch: Flatwoods Campground, Wise County, 2 miles away Bark Campground, Scott County, 6 miles away Laurel Fork Campground, Wise County, 16 miles away   Trails Near Crab Orchard Branch: Pine Mountain Trail, Letcher County , 15 miles away The Lonesome Pine Trail, Russell County , 17 miles away