Virginia whitewater - Jennings Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Botetourt County Botetourt county, Route 614 to James River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.5 miles   This stretch of Jennings Creek in Virginia is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Botetourt County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in is not too far from Roanoke, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is the only paddling section along Jennings Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large     number of paddling spots. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Jennings Creek gets a normal amount of annual rain; July is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount   of precipitation. Take a hike on the Cove Mountain Trail, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the McFalls Ridge Trail. Be careful coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. Through the summertime months highs here at Jennings Creek reach the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are ordinarily in the 40's, and overnight lows through the winter for Jennings Creek tend to be in the 20's. Jennings Creek, Route 614 to James River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5063 Longitude: -79.6101 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5469 Longitude: -79.63311 Paddler input for Jennings Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Jennings Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: BUCHANAN 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Jennings Creek.   Whitewater Near Jennings Creek: North Creek, Botetourt County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Campground to Jennings Creek) James River, Botetourt County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 16.5 miles long (Route 43 to Route 630) Buffalo Creek, Rockbridge County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Effinger to Buffalo Forge) Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek) James River, Rockbridge/ Amherst County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Glasgow to Snowdon) Catawba Creek, Botetourt County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Fincastle to James River) Simpson Creek, Alleghany County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Truckstop to Route 60) Maury River, Rockbridge County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 32 miles long (Rockbridge Baths to James River) Cowpasture River, Botetourt County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Griffith to James River) Roaring Run, Botetourt County , 22 miles away, Class V+ - 1.2 miles long (County line to Recreation Area)   Ski Areas Near Jennings Creek: The Homestead, Virginia , 29 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 51 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 77 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 92 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Jennings Creek: Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge , 8 miles away Days Inn Bedford, Bedford , 11 miles away Super 8 Bedford, Bedford , 12 miles away Peaks of Otter Wilderness Lodge, Bedford , 13 miles away Red Carpet Inn Lexington, Lexington , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Jennings Creek: Colon Hollow Shelter Campground, Botetourt County, 3 miles away Wonderful Life Campground, Buchanan, 4 miles away Smith Tract Campground, Rockbridge County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Jennings Creek: Cove Mountain Trail, Botetourt County , 1 miles away McFalls Ridge Trail, Botetourt County , 2 miles away Fallingwater Trail, Botetourt County , 4 miles away Flat Top Mountain Trail, Botetourt County , 5 miles away Wildcat Trail, Botetourt County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Jennings Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 21 miles away   Lakes Near Jennings Creek