Virginia whitewater - Guest River, Wise/ Scott County

Wise/ Scott county, Rt. 72 to Clinch River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     8 miles
  This section of Guest River in Virginia is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Kingsport-Bristol, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The Rt. 72 to Clinch River section is the only paddling section along Guest River. 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. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run
it on an afternoon. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Guest River gets a typical amount of rain; March is when you get the most rain here while October is frequently the driest month. A forest near Guest River is Flatwoods; Pound Gap is a great location to spend some time.
You simply ought to explore Hanging Rock since you're here at Guest River. During the long summer days at Guest River highs
 
are typically in the 80's, and the nighttime is quite chillier of course, frequently in the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Guest River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's.

Guest River, Rt. 72 to Clinch River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.9289
Longitude: -82.45611

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.825
Longitude: -82.46241

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Current weather conditions at Guest River, Virginia
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Local climate location: WISE 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Of Wise, Wise
11 miles away
Guests staying at this Wise, Virginia hotel will be minutes away from a variety of outdoor activities and local attractions such as the Jefferson National Forest and the Lonesome Pine International Ra...

Norton Super 8 Motel, Norton
11 miles away
Welcome to Super 8 Norton. Located in the southwestern portion of Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Wise County has been blessed with scenic, recreational, and historic attractions. ...

Norton Days Inn, Norton
11 miles away
Our hotel is comfortably nestled in the mountains of the Appalachian Mountain Range in SW Virginia. Whether it is business or pleasure, Days Inn - Norton is your home away from home when visiting th...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Guest River.
 Whitewater Near Guest River:
Little Stony River - Ramey Fork, Wise/Scott County , 0 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Ramey Fork to Hanging Rock)
Little Stony Creek, Scott County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock)
Clinch River, Scott/Russell County , 5 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (St. Paul to Dungannon)
Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork)
Big Stony Creek, Scott County , 11 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge)
Big Moccasin Creek, Scott County , 12 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 6 miles long (Snowflake to Antioch Church)
Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott County , 13 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout)
Pound River, Wise/ Dickenson County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 8.5 miles long (Route 624 to Pound Fishing Access)
Powell River - South Fork, Wise County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (South Fork Gorge)
Powell River, Wise County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Appalachia to Big Stone Gap)
 Ski Areas Near Guest River:
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 59 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 60 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 67 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 85 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 100 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 101 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 119 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 122 miles away, 210 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Guest River:
Best Western Of Wise, Wise , 11 miles away
Norton Super 8 Motel, Norton , 11 miles away
Norton Days Inn, Norton , 11 miles away
Inn at Norton, Norton , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Guest River:
Flatwoods Campground, Wise County, 2 miles away
Bark Campground, Scott County, 5 miles away
Laurel Fork Campground, Wise County, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Guest River:
The Lonesome Pine Trail, Russell County , 16 miles away
Pine Mountain Trail, Letcher County , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Guest River:
Dan Hall Mountain Resort & Country Club, Coeburn , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Guest River

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