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
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