Virginia whitewater - Maury River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Bath/ Rockbridge County

Bath/ Rockbridge county, Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Baths section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(IV)     6 miles
  The nature scenery of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels
    are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The campgrounds here at Maury River are pretty good. This stretch of Maury River is 6 miles long
and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+(IV) section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.

Briefly about the general area:
Maury River gets a great deal of water; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is December. Near Maury River you find good locations like Goshen Pass; going for
 
a hike along the Jump Rock Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region.
Now, you may believe that's loads but there's even more enjoyable stuff to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking along the Little Peak Trail is perfect fun. Through the warm months highs here at Maury River get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Maury River.

Maury River, Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Baths road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(IV)
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 48 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.94189
Longitude: -79.4547

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.90039
Longitude: -79.41001

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Current weather conditions at Maury River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Virginia, Lexington
6 miles away
* Quality Excellence President's Award * Conveniently located at I-81, Exit 195 * Located high on a ridge with views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains, with mountain view rooms * O...

Days Inn Lexington, Lexington
6 miles away
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Best Western Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington
6 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Maury River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Maury River.
 Whitewater Near Maury River:
Laurel Run, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Game road to Maury River)
Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Goshen to Maury River)
Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Route 687 to Goshen)
Mill Creek, Rockbridge County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Route 42 Wayside to Goshen)
Maury River, Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 32 miles long (Rockbridge Baths to James River)
Marl Creek, Rockbridge County , 9 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)
Hay's Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek)
Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687)
Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Maury River:
The Homestead, Virginia , 30 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 34 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 54 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 , 67 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 89 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 Maury River:
Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Virginia, Lexington , 6 miles away
Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 6 miles away
Best Western Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington , 6 miles away
Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Lexington , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn Virginia Horse Center, Lexington , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Maury River:
Cold Sulphur Camp Ground, Goshen, 4 miles away
Long's Campground, Lexington, 5 miles away
Lee Hi Campground, Lexington, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Maury River:
Little Peak Trail, Rockbridge County , 1 miles away
Jump Rock Trail, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away
Round Knob Trail, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away
Goshen Pass Trail, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away
Viewing Rock Trail, Rockbridge County , 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Maury River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 46 miles away
 Lakes Near Maury River

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