Virginia whitewater - Hunt's Branch, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Dickenson County

Dickenson county, Highway 80 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     0.7 miles
  This section of Hunt's Branch in Virginia is 0.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. 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. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number
of other places. This is an extremely short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Hunt's Branch doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Highway 80 stretch is the only one. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
Hunt's Branch is a wet site that gets lots of rainfall; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is October.
Through the summer months at Hunt's Branch highs are typically in the 80's. Summer night
 
lows plunge down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while Hunt's Branch night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 0.7 miles
Average Gradient: 440 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.30049
Longitude: -82.28767

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.30616
Longitude: -82.29484

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Current weather conditions at Hunt's Branch, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: WILLIAMSON 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy
13 miles away
Free Cont. Breakfast, Wifi in all rooms and public areas. 5 min to Appalachian Law School, 10 min to Appalachian Pharmacy School. 30 min to Breaks Interstate Park and Little Grand Canyon of the South....

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PIKEVILLE, Pikeville
18 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Pikeville Hotel. Hotel features include complimentary Express Start breakfast and free local phone calls. Enjoy a unique breakfast experience with our new Smart Star...

Goody Super 8 Motel, Goody
20 miles away
* Microwave & refrigerators available in all rooms * Copy service available * Outside outlets available * Mall nearby * Tennis Court Close * Theater close by * Free Local Telephon...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hunt's Branch.
 Whitewater Near Hunt's Branch:
Grassy Creek, Pike County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 0.94 miles long (Gateway Motel to Russell Fork)
 Hotels Near Hunt's Branch:
Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PIKEVILLE, Pikeville , 18 miles away
Goody Super 8 Motel, Goody , 20 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Lebanon, Lebanon , 27 miles away
Best Western Of Wise, Wise , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hunt's Branch:
Breaks Interstate Park, Breaks, 1 miles away

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