Virginia whitewater - Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County

Alleghany county, Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     26.5 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Roanoke, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Alleghany County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section of Dunlap Creek in Virginia is 26.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number
    of rivers in this state are quite easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too
many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Dunlap Creek gets a common amount of rain; throughout July this area sees the most rain; the driest month is January.
Sweet Springs Valley is a perfect spot to go to close by; a visit to Dunlap Creek wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Beaverdam Falls. Summertime
 
highs at Dunlap Creek mostly tend to be in the 80's, and the overnight is fairly colder of course, ordinarily in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Dunlap Creek.

Dunlap Creek, Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 26.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.6683
Longitude: -80.23761

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.7187
Longitude: -80.20051

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Local climate location: LEWISBURG 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Dunlap Creek.
 Whitewater Near Dunlap Creek:
Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County , 6 miles away, Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18)
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 18.5 miles long (Crows to Jackson River)
Ogle Creek, Alleghany County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 5.7 miles long (Route 661 to Dunlap Creek)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge)
Barbours Creek, Craig County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 5.4 miles long (Blue Bend Recreation Area to confluence of Greenbrier River)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Neola to Blue Bend Recreation Area)
Craig Creek, Craig County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Second Creek, Monroe County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Hollywood to US 219 bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Dunlap Creek:
The Homestead, Virginia , 28 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 63 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 89 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 90 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 93 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Dunlap Creek:
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs , 8 miles away
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 16 miles away
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 16 miles away
Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dunlap Creek:
Steel Bridge Campground, Craig County, 5 miles away
End Of The Trail Campground, White Sulphur Springs, 8 miles away
Pleasant Valley Campground, White Sulphur Springs, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Dunlap Creek:
Brushy Mountain Trail, Alleghany County , 6 miles away
Cove Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away
Potts Arm Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away
Wild Meadow Trail, Greenbrier County , 9 miles away
Potts Mountain Trail, Craig County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Dunlap Creek:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 44 miles away
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 66 miles away

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