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   The beautiful scenery of Highland County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This is the only paddling section along Crab Run. 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. This stretch of Crab Run in Highland County is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There's camping     available near Crab Run. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Crab Run. Through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Crab Run. While staying at Crab Run you could always discover Seldom Seen Hollow, and do   take a hike on the Hupman Valley Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Crab Run a wet site; during the month of July you get the most rain around here; 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... Days Inn Lexington, Lexington 29 miles away Chairman's Award Winner. 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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, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 58 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 67 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 750 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, Lexington , 29 miles away Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Virginia, Lexington , 29 miles away Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine , 30 miles away Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crab Run: 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