Virginia whitewater - Elk Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Grayson County Grayson county, Route 650 to New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4.5 miles   The Route 650 to New River stretch of Elk Creek is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Grayson County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. 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. The Route 650 to New River section is the only paddling section along Elk Creek. The put-in location is a short drive from North Wilkesboro, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Elk Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and through the   dark hours in the winter at Elk Creek temperatures dip to the 10's. There's brilliant hiking along the Bournes Branch Trail. The amount of rainfall that falls at Elk Creek is close to the national average; July is the wettest month with most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Elk Creek, Route 650 to New River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.68809 Longitude: -81.0777 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.67139 Longitude: -81.0292 Paddler input for Elk Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: WYTHEVILLE 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Galax Knights Inn, Galax 9 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn of Galax, Virginia. Located on a hill with scenic views of surrounding area. Just one mile to downtown and convenient to local restaurants and attractions. 1 hour to the Bri... Rodeway Inn Galax, Galax 9 miles away Great downtown location, close to everything. Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views. Walk or bike ride on The New River Trail State Park just 3 blocks away, or rent a canoe and enjoy the The New River, ... Master Hosts - Alleghany Inn, Sparta 11 miles away Mountain location with high speed wireless internet access, microwave & mini-fridge in all rooms only 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Northwestern North Carolina mountains. Enjoy free coff...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Elk Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elk Creek, 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 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Elk Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk Creek.   Whitewater Near Elk Creek: New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 23.5 miles long (US Route 221/21 to US Route 58/221) New River, Grayson County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 41 miles long (Stuart Dam to Fries) Chestnut Creek, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 11.5 miles long (Route 721 to Byllesby Dam on New River) New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Stuart Dam to US 221/21) New River, Carroll/ Wythe/ Pulaski/ Grayson County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Fries to Allisonia) Reed Creek, Wythe County , 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 8 miles long (I-81 to New River) New River - South Fork, Watauga/ Ashe/ Alleghany County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 61 miles long (Route 1347 to Mouth of Wilson) Little Reed Island Creek, Carroll/ Pulaski County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia) Mitchell River, Surry County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Route 1315 Bridge to Route 268 Bridge) Big Reed Island Creek, Carroll County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (US Route 221 to New River)   Ski Areas Near Elk Creek: Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 51 miles away, 603 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 619 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 1200 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 108 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 108 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 121 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 154 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 161 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk Creek: Galax Knights Inn, Galax , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn Galax, Galax , 9 miles away Master Hosts - Alleghany Inn, Sparta , 11 miles away Budget Host Inn Wytheville, Wytheville , 15 miles away Days Inn - Wytheville, Wytheville , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk Creek: Fries New River RV Park, Fries, 6 miles away River Views Campground, Galax, 6 miles away Raven Cliff Campground, Wythe County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Elk Creek: Bournes Branch Trail, Grayson County , 5 miles away Yellow Branch Trail, Poquoson (city) County , 6 miles away Mountain Trail, Grayson County , 6 miles away Miles Gap Trail, Grayson County , 7 miles away Cliff Branch Trail, Carroll County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Elk Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 68 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 68 miles away