Virginia whitewater - Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rockbridge County

Rockbridge county, Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     1 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56 section of Marl Creek - South R.Trib in Rockbridge County is 1 miles long and is a class III-IV+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of
    paddling rivers. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56 section is one of them. This is an extremely short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. If you're coming from Staunton-Waynesboro
it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Rockbridge County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Marl Creek - South R.Trib attract people from near and far. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. There's camping available near Marl Creek - South R.Trib.

Briefly about the general area:
Glenn Falls is a beautiful place to
 
stop at while you're at Marl Creek - South R.Trib; Dogwood Hollow is another magnificent location to stop by close by. For the duration of the warmest time of the year highs here at Marl Creek - South R.Trib get into the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Marl Creek - South R.Trib.
From a precipitation point of view Marl Creek - South R.Trib is a quite common location; most of the rain falls through July, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Yeah, come up here to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a magnificent time.

Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 1 miles
Average Gradient: 220 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.92589
Longitude: -79.20401

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.91719
Longitude: -79.1942

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Current weather conditions at Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: STAUNTON SEWAGE PLANT 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine
3 miles away
The Days Inn Raphine is centrally located between historic Staunton and Lexington in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Our spacious guest rooms overlook the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a r...

Red Carpet Inn Blacksburg, Blacksburg
10 miles away
Red Carpet Inn is the only closest mid budget motel to Virginia Tech University-Hokie Stadium. we are in business for the last 20 years, easy excess to Hwy 460 and nearby restaurants in area. Blacksbu...

Staunton - Days Inn Mint Springs, Staunton
12 miles away
The Days Inn Staunton offers you a convenient and relaxing stay in our recently renovated rooms. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, you will find easy access to both the Blue R...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Marl Creek - South R.Trib. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Marl Creek - South R.Trib.
 Whitewater Near Marl Creek - South R.Trib:
Tye River - Upper South Fork, Nelson County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Montebello to first Route 56 bridge)
Tye River - Upper North Fork, Nelson County , 7 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Adrenaline Alley)
Irish Creek, Rockbridge County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Irish Creek Mission to South River)
Piney River - South Fork, Amherst County , 8 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (First bridge to National Forest boundary.)
Tye River - South Fork, Nelson County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Route 56 to Nash)
Staton's Creek, Amherst County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.6 miles long (Staton's Falls to Pedlar River)
Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (North Fork to Piney)
Tye River - North Fork, Nelson County , 10 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Above Nash to Confluence with Tye River)
Piney River, Nelson/Amherst County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Alhambra to Woodson)
Marl Creek, Rockbridge County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.2 miles long (roadside Route 706)
 Ski Areas Near Marl Creek - South R.Trib:
Wintergreen, Virginia , 18 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 40 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 46 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 57 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 63 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 90 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 115 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 117 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Marl Creek - South R.Trib:
Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine , 3 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Blacksburg, Blacksburg , 10 miles away
Staunton - Days Inn Mint Springs, Staunton , 12 miles away
Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Virginia, Lexington , 13 miles away
Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Marl Creek - South R.Trib:
Montebello Camping Resort, Montebello, 4 miles away
Stoney Creek Resort, Greenville, 6 miles away
Crabtree Falls Campgrounds, Tyro, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Marl Creek - South R.Trib:
Cold Spring Bald Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 8 miles away
Stony Run Trail, Augusta County , 10 miles away
Tolley Gap Trail, Amherst County , 11 miles away
Kennedy Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 11 miles away
White Rock Gap Trail, Augusta County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Marl Creek - South R.Trib:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 55 miles away
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 66 miles away
 Lakes Near Marl Creek - South R.Trib

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