Virginia whitewater - Little Walker Creek, Giles County

Giles county, Alum Springs to Big Walker Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     7.5 miles
  If you're coming from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Alum Springs to Big Walker Creek stretch of Little Walker Creek is 7.5 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Alum Springs to Big Walker Creek section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
    or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The nature scenery of Giles County and the
cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Little Walker Creek gets a common amount of precipitation; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the
 
driest of the months is January.
Throughout the long summer days highs here at Little Walker Creek reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows at Little Walker Creek during the wintertime typically dip into the 20's.

Little Walker Creek, Alum Springs to Big Walker Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.1593
Longitude: -80.80391

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.2069
Longitude: -80.73781

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Current weather conditions at Little Walker Creek, Virginia
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Local climate location: ATHENS CONCORD COLLEGE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Dublin, Va, Dublin
8 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Dublin. Located off Interstate 81 and minutes from the Main Campus of New River Community College, Radford University and Virginia Tech(VPI) our staff will work har...

Super 8 Motel - Dublin, Dublin
8 miles away
The Super 8 motel is conveniently located off Interstate 81 in the heart of New River Valley. This Dublin, Va. property is close by Claytor Lake State Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Randolph Park, Radford ...

Pulaski Days Inn, Pulaski
8 miles away
Conveniently located off of I-81 at exit 94, the Days Inn Pulaski offers a free continental breakfast. Enjoy a relaxing and quiet stay at our hotel. Fishing, boating and hiking trails nearby. Loca...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Little Walker Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Walker Creek.
 Whitewater Near Little Walker Creek:
Walker Creek, Giles County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 29.5 miles long (Route 713 to Route 636)
New River, Montgomery/ Giles/ Pulaski County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 52.2 miles long (Claytor Lake to State line)
Stony Creek - New Tributary, Giles County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Route 635 to Route 684)
Reed Creek, Wythe County , 15 miles away, Class I-IV - 8 miles long (I-81 to New River)
New River, Mercer/ Monroe/ Summers/Giles County , 15 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 14.8 miles long (State line to Bull Falls Campground)
Little Stony Creek, Giles County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.6 miles long (Cascades to USFS Parking Area)
Little Reed Island Creek, Carroll/ Pulaski County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia)
Big Reed Island Creek, Carroll County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (US Route 221 to New River)
New River, Carroll/ Wythe/ Pulaski/ Grayson County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Fries to Allisonia)
Little River - New R. Tributary, Montgomery/ Floyd County , 23 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (Riner to Copper Valley)
 Ski Areas Near Little Walker Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 603 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 83 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 87 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 133 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 137 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 138 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Walker Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Dublin, Va, Dublin , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Dublin, Dublin , 8 miles away
Pulaski Days Inn, Pulaski , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Dublin, Dublin , 8 miles away
Sleep Inn ,Inn & Suites, Dublin , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Walker Creek:
Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin, 7 miles away
Covey's Family Campground, Dublin, 7 miles away
Walnut Flats Campground, Giles County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Little Walker Creek:
Ripple Trail, Giles County , 7 miles away
Standing Branch Horse Trail, Giles County , 9 miles away
Hoof and Hill Trail, Giles County , 9 miles away
Pearis Thompson Horse Trail, Giles County , 9 miles away
Conservancy Trail, Giles County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Walker Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 48 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 48 miles away

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