Virginia whitewater - Hardware River - South Fork, Albemarle County
Albemarle
county,
Route 631 to Hardware River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 7.5 miles
This stretch of Hardware River - South Fork is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Albemarle County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting point is not too far from Charlottesville, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not
forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here
you'll find a large number of good places. There's camping available near Hardware River - South Fork. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: At Hardware River - South Fork you always meet someone from Charlottesville. Hardware River - South Fork is a good place of common rainfall; August is the month that gets the most rain; January is the month with the least moisture.
Throughout the months of summer at Hardware River - South Fork highs are frequently in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Hardware River - South Fork temperatures drop to the 20's.
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