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.
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