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   The starting location is a short drive from Roanoke, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Route 614 to James River section of Jennings Creek is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way     this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The nature scenery of Virginia and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Jennings Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Route 614 to James River section is the only one. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: And that's not all there is to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking along the Cove Mountain Trail is nice fun, and you can have a tremendous hiking adventure   along the McFalls Ridge Trail. Summertime highs at Jennings Creek frequently tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. Through the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Jennings Creek are in the 20's. The annual precipitation here at Jennings Creek is about average; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most; January is when it's the driest. 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, 1100 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 Winterplace, West Virginia , 104 miles away, 603 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 113 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 139 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Jennings Creek: Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge , 8 miles away Bedford Days Inn, Bedford , 11 miles away Super 8 Motel - Bedford/Roanoke Area, 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