Virginia whitewater - Hughes River and Hazel River, Rappahannock/Culpepper County Rappahannock/Culpepper county, SR 603 to Route 522 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     9.5 miles   If you are paddling the hazel this is a heads up when taking out at the low water bridge on monument mills road. The property owners there are real not so friendly. They think they own the river itself. Just a heads up. Says Low water bridge in rixeyville Some B and B's are near the put-in and take-out for the Hughes. La Bella Terra at 605 and 606 in Madison County is a weekend B and B in season (May-September)and near the take out. It also offers farmhouse dining on Sat. 540 547 2317. Says Kit Johnston The SR 603 to Route 522 Bridge section     of Hughes River and Hazel River in Rappahannock/Culpepper County is 9.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The natural beauty of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The SR 603 to Route 522 Bridge section is the only paddling section along Hughes River and Hazel River. There's camping available near Hughes River and Hazel River. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater   rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Hughes River and Hazel River comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Hughes River and Hazel River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Hughes River and Hazel River gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February is when it's the driest. Hughes River and Hazel River, SR 603 to Route 522 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.53843 Longitude: -78.21574 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.52518 Longitude: -78.11454 Paddler input for Hughes River and Hazel River, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hughes River and Hazel River, Virginia Local climate location: WOODSTOCK 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Culpeper Inn, Culpeper 11 miles away Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and stay at the area's only full service hotel located on scenic Route 29 in Culpeper. Find the perfect balance between comfort and convenience when staying at t... 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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 Hughes River and Hazel River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hughes River and Hazel River.   Whitewater Near Hughes River and Hazel River: Thornton River, Rappahannock County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Sperryville to Rock Mills) Covington River, Rapphannock County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Rappahannock School to Rush River) Robinson River, Madison County , 7 miles away, Class II+ - 19 miles long (Syria to Locust Dale) Rush River, Rapahannock County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Washington to Rock Mills) Rose River, Madison County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Two miles to Robinson River) White Oak Run, Madison County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (White Oak Fire Road to Lower White Oak Canyon Parking Lot) Rapidan River, Greene/Madison County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 15 miles long (Shenandoah National Park to Route 29) Gooney Run, Warren County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 4.1 miles long (Browntown to Karo Landing) Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Route 647 to Route 211) Conway River, Madison/Greene County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Hughes River and Hazel River: Massanutten, Virginia , 42 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 44 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 63 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 650 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 90 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 91 miles away, 850 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 99 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 100 miles away, 610 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 112 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 112 miles away, 940 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hughes River and Hazel River: Best Western Culpeper Inn, Culpeper , 11 miles away Rodeway Inn Culpeper, Culpeper , 11 miles away Microtel Culpeper, Culpeper , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CULPEPER, Culpeper , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Culpeper, Culpeper , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hughes River and Hazel River: Cedar Mountain Campground, Culpeper, 7 miles away Shenandoah Hills Campground, Madison, 13 miles away Gooney Creek Campgrounds, Front Royal, 19 miles away   Trails Near Hughes River and Hazel River: Sams Ridge Trail, Rappahannock County , 9 miles away White Rocks Trail, Rappahannock County , 9 miles away Broad Hollow Trail, Rappahannock County , 9 miles away Pine Hill Gap Trail, Rappahannock County , 9 miles away Hazel River Trail, Rappahannock County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Hughes River and Hazel River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 21 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 51 miles away   Lakes Near Hughes River and Hazel River