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 put-in location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The campgrounds here at Laurel     Run are pretty good. This is the only paddling stretch along Laurel Run. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This stretch of Laurel Run in Virginia is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the days of summer here at Laurel Run, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's; the nighttime is a little cooler of course, typically in   the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Laurel Run. Just can't get enough of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Good hiking is available along the Little Peak Trail. Laurel Run is a wet location that gets a great deal of rainfall; during the month of July you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is December. Near Laurel Run you come across Chambers Hollow which is a brilliant place to stop at, and you can go for a hike on the Goshen Pass Trail. 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. 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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, 1100 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, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 115 miles away, 750 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 116 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Laurel Run: Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington , 7 miles away Best Western Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington , 7 miles away Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Lexington , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Virginia Horse Center, Lexington , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Lexington, Va, 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