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
  The beautiful scenery of Dickenson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch of Hunt's Branch in Dickenson County is 0.7 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater.
    Hunt's Branch doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Highway 80 stretch is the only one. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
way this is an area with not too many other places for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Hunt's Branch sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Hunt's Branch ordinarily tend to be in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Hunt's Branch.
 

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 continental breakfast, free WIFI in all rooms and public areas of the hotel. Five minutes to Appalachian Law School and just ten minutes to Appalachian Pharmacy School. Thirty minutes to Breaks...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PIKEVILLE, Pikeville
18 miles away
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Brookshire Inn Pikeville, Pikeville
18 miles away
The Brookshire Inn is located in the scenic hills of Eastern Kentucky. We offer clean comfortable rooms at a reasonable price. All guests are invited to a free 15 item continental breakfast from 6 a....



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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)
 Ski Areas Near Hunt's Branch:
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 67 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hunt's Branch:
Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PIKEVILLE, Pikeville , 18 miles away
Brookshire Inn Pikeville, Pikeville , 18 miles away
Super 8 South Williamson/Goody Area, Goody , 20 miles away
Super 8 Lebanon, Lebanon , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hunt's Branch:
Breaks Interstate Park, Breaks, 1 miles away
 Trails Near Hunt's Branch:
Pine Mountain Trail, Letcher County , 19 miles away

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