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. Hardware River - South Fork, Route 631 to Hardware River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 7.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.91519 Longitude: -78.63141 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.91699 Longitude: -78.55101 Paddler input for Hardware River - South Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hardware River - South Fork, Virginia Local climate location: DALE ENTERPRISE 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello, Va, Charlottesville 8 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Monticello Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we are 2 miles from the Historic Downtown Mall . The closest hotel to nearby attractions: Monticello; ... Sleep Inn ,Inn & Suites, Charlottesville 8 miles away Close to Monticello, Michie Tavern, Historic Downtown and UVA. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, DSL dataports, guest laundry, indoor pool. Pet Accommodation: 10.00 per night/pet.... Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville 8 miles away Boar?s Head Inn is an AAA Four-Diamond rated classic country resort offering every modern amenity with all the grace and charm of times past. Boar?s Head Inn is home to one of the areas finest restaur...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Hardware River - South Fork, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hardware River - South Fork, 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 Charlottesville, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Charlottesville, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Hardware River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hardware River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Hardware River - South Fork: Hardware River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 1 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 708 to Route 20) Rivanna River, Albermarle County , 13 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Charlottesville to Shadwell) Moormans River, Albemarle County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union) Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County , 14 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R) Hardware River, Fluvanna County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Temperance Wayside to James River) Rivanna River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 17 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Advance Mills to Route 29) Lynch River, Albermarle County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River) Roach River, Albemarle County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River) Slate River, Buckingham County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Diana Mills to James River) South River, Waynesboro City / Rockingham County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Waynesboro to Lynnwood)   Ski Areas Near Hardware River - South Fork: Wintergreen, Virginia , 24 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 29 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 51 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 83 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 83 miles away, 850 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 100 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 104 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 125 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 126 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hardware River - South Fork: Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello, Va, Charlottesville , 8 miles away Sleep Inn ,Inn & Suites, Charlottesville , 8 miles away Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville , 8 miles away Best Western Cavalier Inn, Charlottesville , 9 miles away Red Roof Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hardware River - South Fork: Charlottesville Koa Kampground, Charlottesville, 2 miles away James River Runners, Scottsville, 10 miles away Misty Mountain Camp Resort, Greenwood, 12 miles away   Trails Near Hardware River - South Fork: Turk Branch Trail, Albemarle County , 17 miles away Turk Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 18 miles away Sawmill Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 18 miles away Falls Trail, Albemarle County , 19 miles away Riprap Trail, Augusta County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Hardware River - South Fork: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 42 miles away   Lakes Near Hardware River - South Fork