Virginia whitewater - Harris Creek, Amherst County
Amherst
county,
Route 130 to James River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 7 miles
The Route 130 to James River section of Harris Creek in Virginia is 7 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Harris Creek make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Lynchburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Whether you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Harris Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Route 130 to James River stretch is the only
one. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area: Through the days of summer at Harris Creek temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Harris Creek tend to be in the 20's. A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Harris Creek; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily October, that's the one that rains the most while January is frequently the driest month.
2 miles away
The Holiday Inn Select Lynchburg Hotel is nestled in the heart of five quaint historic districts, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a panoramic view of the city. From the moment you arrive at...
2 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn of Madison Heights, VA is conveniently located along US Rt 29 just 2 miles north of Lynchburg, near the beautiful Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Our 2 story, interior-...
3 miles away
The Craddock Terry Hotel at Bluffwalk Center is a boutique, residential-style hotel that takes advantage of both its history and its dramatic views of the James River, historic downtown Lynchburg city...
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