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
 
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

Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater
    rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section of Hughes River and Hazel River in Virginia is 9.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The SR 603 to Route 522 Bridge section is the
only paddling section along Hughes River and Hazel River. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
At Hughes River and Hazel River all through the long summer days highs are in the 80's while night lows are typically in the 60's. Daytime highs during
 
the wintertime are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Hughes River and Hazel River. Hughes River and Hazel River gets a normal amount of yearly rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and 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

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Current weather conditions at Hughes River and Hazel River, Virginia
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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
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Culpeper Super 8 Motel, Culpeper
11 miles away

Culpeper, Culpeper
11 miles away
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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
Culpeper Super 8 Motel, Culpeper , 11 miles away
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

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