Virginia whitewater - Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Tazewell County

Tazewell county, Wardell to Clinch River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     17.5 miles
  This stretch of Little River - Clinch R. Tributary in Tazewell County is 17.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. 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. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and
    near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere,
so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. This is the only paddling section along Little River - Clinch R. Tributary.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Little River - Clinch R. Tributary a wet place; the wettest month of the year is regularly July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is February. High temperatures at Little River - Clinch R. Tributary all through
 
the warm months are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are commonly in the 40's, and overnight lows at Little River - Clinch R. Tributary through the wintertime generally sink into the 20's.
A glorious place to have a look at right next door to Little River - Clinch R. Tributary is Malory Hollow.

Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Wardell to Clinch River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 17.5 miles
Average Gradient: 12 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.0372
Longitude: -81.797

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.0013
Longitude: -81.9257

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Current weather conditions at Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Virginia
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Local climate location: GRUNDY 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Richlands/Claypool Hill Super 8 Motel, Claypool Hill
8 miles away
Tazewell County is situated in the majestic Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia at the headwaters of the Clinch and Bluestone Rivers. Super 8 features High Speed Wireless Internet, HBO, Hair...

Travelodge Glade Spring, Glade Spring
15 miles away
Glade Spring is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Southwest Virginia, just north of the city of Abingdon and minutes away from the Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trail, where you can ...

Super 8 Motel - Lebanon, Lebanon
16 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 Lebanon, Virginia. Located just 53 miles from the Tri-City Regional Airport and for Nature enthusiasts six miles from the Pinnacles Wilderness Area. Bristol Motor Speedway- 40 ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary:
Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 5 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge)
Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611)
Clinch River, Russell County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford)
Big Cedar Creek, Russell County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lebanon to Clinch River)
Clinch River, Tazewell/ Russell County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Taylor's Mill to Cedar Bluff)
Holston River - South Fork, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Damascus to Alvarado)
Laurel Creek, Washington County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River)
Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek)
Whitetop Laurel Creek, Washington/ Grayson County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Route 728 to Route 58)
Tennessee Laurel Creek, Johnson County , 24 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2.5 miles long (Roadside Laurel)
 Ski Areas Near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary:
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 46 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 60 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 138 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 147 miles away, 600 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 147 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary:
Richlands/Claypool Hill Super 8 Motel, Claypool Hill , 8 miles away
Travelodge Glade Spring, Glade Spring , 15 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Lebanon, Lebanon , 16 miles away
Abingdon, Va, Days Inn, Abingdon , 18 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Abingdon , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary:
Riverside Campground, Abingdon, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary:
Blue Grass Trail, Smyth County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 69 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 69 miles away
 Lakes Near Little River - Clinch R. Tributary

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