Virginia whitewater - Little River - New R. Tributary, Blue Ridge Mountains, Montgomery/ Floyd County
Montgomery/ Floyd
county,
Riner to Copper Valley section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV 13 miles
The Riner to Copper Valley section of Little River - New R. Tributary is 13 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-IV section of whitewater. If you're coming from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to
stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Riner to Copper Valley stretch is just one of them.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at
Little River - New R. Tributary generally tend to be in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are generally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Little River - New R. Tributary are in the
20's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Little River - New R. Tributary; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most; January is when it's the driest.
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