Virginia whitewater - Laurel Run, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rockbridge County Rockbridge county, Game road to Maury River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     1.5 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling stretch along Laurel Run. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk     your kayak back to put-in a few times. This section of Laurel Run in Rockbridge County is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The starting point is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Good hiking is available along the Little Peak Trail; Chambers Hollow is another pleasant site to take a look at nearby. That right there is plenty of cool things already but it goes on, the   Blue Ridge Mountains has it all. Don't leave Laurel Run without first going for a hike along the Goshen Pass Trail. During the months of summer at Laurel Run temperatures are regularly in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Laurel Run are in the 10's. Laurel Run is a wet location that gets a large amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls through July, and December is the month with the least moisture. Laurel Run, Game road to Maury River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 413 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.91479 Longitude: -79.4777 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.92879 Longitude: -79.4556 Paddler input for Laurel Run, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Laurel Run, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Lexington, Lexington 7 miles away Welcome to the Days Inn of Lexington, conveniently located only 4 miles from Exit 188 B on I 81. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Laurel Run.   Whitewater Near Laurel Run: Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Goshen to Maury River) Maury River, Bath/ Rockbridge County , 2 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6 miles long (Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Baths) Mill Creek, Rockbridge County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Route 42 Wayside to Goshen) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Route 687 to Goshen) Maury River, Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 32 miles long (Rockbridge Baths to James River) Marl Creek, Rockbridge County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.2 miles long (roadside Route 706) Buffalo Creek, Rockbridge County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Effinger to Buffalo Forge) Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687) Hay's Creek, Rockbridge County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek)   Ski Areas Near Laurel Run: The Homestead, Virginia , 28 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 36 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 56 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 69 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 89 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Laurel Run: Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 7 miles away Best Western Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington , 7 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites, Lexington , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Virginia Horse Center, Lexington , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express LEXINGTON, Lexington , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Laurel Run: Cold Sulphur Camp Ground, Goshen, 3 miles away Long's Campground, Lexington, 6 miles away Lake Robertson Rec Park, Lexington, 7 miles away   Trails Near Laurel Run: Goshen Pass Trail, Rockbridge County , 1 miles away Little Peak Trail, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away Missing Link Trail, Rockbridge County , 3 miles away Old Bridge Trail, Rockbridge County , 3 miles away Round Knob Trail, Rockbridge County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Laurel Run: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 45 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel Run