Virginia whitewater - Crab Run, Highland County Highland county, Along Route 250 to McDowell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Crab Run doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Along Route 250 to McDowell stretch is the only one. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come     because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The nature scenery of Highland County and the water flowing gracefully down Crab Run will make you feel great. This section of Crab Run in Highland County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Crab Run through the summertime months are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's with temperatures at Crab Run dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Nearby Seldom Seen Hollow is a splendid place to go if you're at Crab Run, and you can have a pleasant hiking adventure along the Hupman Valley Trail. Crab Run usually gets much rain; all through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February.   Crab Run, Along Route 250 to McDowell road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.34949 Longitude: -79.54251 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.33459 Longitude: -79.49051 Paddler input for Crab Run, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Crab Run, Virginia Local climate location: ELKINS WSO AP 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow 21 miles away Northern Pocahontas County, West Virginia is fast becoming a mini vacation location. We are located within 20 miles of some of the areas best known attractions such as the Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowsh... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Crab Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Crab Run.   Whitewater Near Crab Run: Bullpasture River, Highland/Bath County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Route 250 to Route 678) Shaws Fork, Highland County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Headwaters to Liberty) Bullpasture River, Highland\Bath County , 9 miles away, Class III+ - 4 miles long (Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River) Cowpasture River, Alleghany/Botetourt County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 24.5 miles long (Shaw Fork to Route 625 bridge) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Rt 250 to Route 692) Laurel Fork, Highland VA : Pendleton WV County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Route 642 to Virginia/West Virginia State line) Potomac River - South Branch, Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 13.4 miles long (state line to CR 23) Big Run River, Pendleton County , 16 miles away, Class II+ - 3.7 miles long (Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove) Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, Pendleton County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10.1 miles long (Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence)   Ski Areas Near Crab Run: The Homestead, Virginia , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 46 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 53 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 58 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 67 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crab Run: Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 21 miles away Days Inn Lexington N Lee Highway, Lexington , 29 miles away Howard Johnson Inn - Lexington Virginia, Lexington , 29 miles away Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Bryan , 29 miles away Americas Best Value Inn/Lexington, Lexington , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crab Run: Bear Mountain Farm and Wilderness Retreat, Hightown, 10 miles away Island Campground, Pocahontas County, 18 miles away   Trails Near Crab Run: Hupman Valley Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away Benson Run Trail, Highland County , 7 miles away Jerkemtight Trail, Highland County , 8 miles away Shenandoah Mountain Trail, Highland County , 8 miles away Jones Trail, Highland County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Crab Run: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 65 miles away