Virginia whitewater - Holston River - South Fork, Washington County
Washington
county,
Damascus to Alvarado section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 8 miles
The Damascus to Alvarado section of Holston River - South Fork in Virginia is 8 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Bristol, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. On this section you
do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The natural beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in
this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. 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: For the duration of the months of summer here at Holston River - South Fork, high temperatures generally reach the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 40's, and night lows
in the 20's for Holston River - South Fork. Holston River - South Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A good place right next door to Holston River - South Fork is Cedar Bluff Hollow, and nearby you come across the Maple Spring Fire Trail which is a splendid hiking trail.
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