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

Rockbridge county, Rockbridge Baths to James River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     32 miles
  The scenic beauty of Rockbridge County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors 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, around here you'll
    find a large number of good rivers. The starting point is not too far from Lynchburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one
day trip, so better bring your camping gear along. The Rockbridge Baths to James River stretch of Maury River in Rockbridge County is 32 miles long and is a class II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Rockbridge Baths to James River stretch is one of them. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Maury River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation;
 
the month with most of the rain is May, and January is when it's the driest. At Maury River throughout the summertime highs are in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and night lows at Maury River during the wintertime generally fall into the 10's.
A perfect spot to stop at close to Maury River is Polecat Hollow.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 32 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.90439
Longitude: -79.41781

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.62289
Longitude: -79.44381

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Current weather conditions at Maury River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Red Carpet Inn Lexington, Lexington
Red Carpet Inn Lexington is 5 minutes from Downtown Historic Lexington, Virginia Military Institute and Washington Lee Univeristy. The best restaurants are within 5 minutes from the Inn. Natural Bridg...

Holiday Inn Express LEXINGTON, Lexington
2 miles away
Beautifully located in the heart of Historic Lexington, Virginia. Perfectly located with easy access to both Interstates 81 and 64. Local Attractions include: Natural Bridge, Virgina Horse Center, V...

Best Western Lexington Inn, Lexington
2 miles away
Choose this pet-friendly Lexington, Virginia hotel situated near the Horse Center, Washington & Lee University and historic downtown Lexington. Whether traveling to North Central Virginia on busines...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Lynchburg, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lynchburg, 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:
Marl Creek, Rockbridge County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.2 miles long (roadside Route 706)
Buffalo Creek, Rockbridge County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Effinger to Buffalo Forge)
Hay's Creek, Rockbridge County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek)
James River, Rockbridge/ Amherst County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Glasgow to Snowdon)
Maury River, Bath/ Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6 miles long (Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Baths)
Laurel Run, Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Game road to Maury River)
Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek)
Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Goshen to Maury River)
Irish Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Irish Creek Mission to South River)
Staton's Creek, Amherst County , 13 miles away, Class V - 0.6 miles long (Staton's Falls to Pedlar River)
 Ski Areas Near Maury River:
The Homestead, Virginia , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 35 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 52 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 58 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 74 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 98 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Maury River:
Red Carpet Inn Lexington, Lexington , 1 miles away
Holiday Inn Express LEXINGTON, Lexington , 2 miles away
Best Western Lexington Inn, Lexington , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express LEXINGTON, Lexington , 2 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lexington, Lexington , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Maury River:
Lee Hi Campground, Lexington, 1 miles away
Lake Robertson Rec Park, Lexington, 3 miles away
Long's Campground, Lexington, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Maury River:
Rocky Row Trail, Rockbridge County , 8 miles away
Balcony Falls Trail, Rockbridge County , 8 miles away
Gunter Ridge Trail, Rockbridge County , 10 miles away
Goshen Pass Trail, Rockbridge County , 10 miles away
Jump Rock Trail, Rockbridge County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Maury River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 39 miles away

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