Virginia whitewater - Jennings Branch, Augusta County

Augusta county, Jennings Gap to Middle River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     8 miles
  The scenic beauty of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Jennings Branch beats anything. The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Jennings Gap to Middle River section of Jennings Branch is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where
    you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with
plenty of places for that. The put-in location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Hiking is a popular thing to do around Jennings Branch; Bear Draft Trail is a nice local trail, and the Lookout Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best. During the warmest time of the year, highs usually are in the 80's at Jennings Branch while nighttime
 
lows are regularly in the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's while Jennings Branch overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.
The yearly precipitation here at Jennings Branch is about average; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is January.

Jennings Branch, Jennings Gap to Middle River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.27539
Longitude: -79.1998

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.24369
Longitude: -79.0842

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Current weather conditions at Jennings Branch, Virginia
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Local climate location: FRANKLIN 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton
7 miles away
Gold Medal Award Property 101 Rooms Deluxe Continental Breakfast Outdoor Courtyard with Pool Located 2 miles off I-81 in Historic Downtown Staunton Walk to nearby Restaurants, Theater and Mu...

Holiday Inn Staunton-Golf & Conf Ctr, Va, Staunton
8 miles away
The Holiday Inn Golf & Conference Center is located in Historic Staunton, VA at Exit 225 on I-81 & is just minutes from I-64. Staunton is home to the Wilson Presidential Library/Birthplace, Frontier C...

Stonewall Jackson and Conference, Staunton
8 miles away
Within walking distance of historic Main Street, Black Friars Playhouse - a recreation of one of Elizabethan Londons most famous theaters-. President Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and museum, Mary Baldwin...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Jennings Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jennings Branch.
 Whitewater Near Jennings Branch:
Middle River, Augusta County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Westview to Verona)
North River, Augusta County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 26 miles long (Below Staunton Dam to Spring Creek)
Little River - North R. Tributary, Augusta County , 7 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (Hearthstone Dam to Bridge at Camp May Flather)
Briery Branch, Rockingham County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Briery Branch Dam to North River)
Dry River, Rockingham County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lily to North River)
Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Rt 250 to Route 692)
Dry River, Rockingham County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Rt 33 to Route 613)
Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Rockbridge County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1 miles long (Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56)
Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River)
Shaws Fork, Highland County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Headwaters to Liberty)
 Ski Areas Near Jennings Branch:
Wintergreen, Virginia , 23 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 28 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 40 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 53 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 72 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 96 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 98 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jennings Branch:
Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Staunton-Golf & Conf Ctr, Va, Staunton , 8 miles away
Stonewall Jackson and Conference, Staunton , 8 miles away
Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, Staunton , 8 miles away
Staunton Days Inn, Staunton , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jennings Branch:
Stokesville Park Recreational, Mount Solon, 5 miles away
North River Campground, Augusta County, 6 miles away
Walnut Hills Campground, Staunton, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Jennings Branch:
Bear Draft Trail, Augusta County , 4 miles away
Lookout Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 5 miles away
North River Gorge Trail, Augusta County , 6 miles away
Hankey Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 7 miles away
Little Skidmore Trail, Augusta County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Jennings Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 53 miles away

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