Virginia whitewater - Mill Creek, Rockbridge County Rockbridge county, Route 42 Wayside to Goshen section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7.5 miles   The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of Rockbridge County and the cool fresh water beats anything. This stretch has has enough mileage,     it's good length for a morning trip. There are no other sections to paddle along Mill Creek than the Route 42 Wayside to Goshen section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Route 42 Wayside to Goshen section of Mill Creek is 7.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Mill Creek a relatively wet place; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while December is the month with the least amount of precipitation. During the warm days of summer here at Mill Creek, high temperatures typically reach the 80's with night lows in   the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Mill Creek. If the weather is splendid here at Mill Creek, you can go for a hike along the Old Bridge Trail. While you're here at Mill Creek you can take a hike along the Gochenour Hunter Access Trail, and close by Panther Gap is a great location to go. Mill Creek, Route 42 Wayside to Goshen road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 7.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.00099 Longitude: -79.5793 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.9864 Longitude: -79.49421 Paddler input for Mill Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Virginia Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington 12 miles away Welcome to the Days Inn of Lexington, conveniently located only 4 miles from Exit 188 B on I 81. This Days Inn is the closest to Washington and Lee University. While staying with us you can enjoy th... Holiday Inn Express Lexington, Va, Lexington 13 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 Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington 13 miles away This Virginia hotel's full-service amenities enhance the historic Lexington experience! The Best Western Inn at Hunt Ridge is a stately hotel located close to historic Lexington, providing full-servi...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Mill Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Mill Creek, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Mill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mill Creek.   Whitewater Near Mill Creek: Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Goshen to Maury River) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Route 687 to Goshen) Laurel Run, Rockbridge County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Game road to Maury River) Maury River, Bath/ Rockbridge County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6 miles long (Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Baths) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 10 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687) Cowpasture River, Alleghany/Botetourt County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 24.5 miles long (Shaw Fork to Route 625 bridge) Bullpasture River, Highland\Bath County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 4 miles long (Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River) Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek) Buffalo Creek, Rockbridge County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Effinger to Buffalo Forge) Maury River, Rockbridge County , 15 miles away, Class II(III) - 32 miles long (Rockbridge Baths to James River)   Ski Areas Near Mill Creek: The Homestead, Virginia , 23 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 41 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 58 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 58 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 70 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 86 miles away, 610 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 112 miles away, 603 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 112 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mill Creek: Lexington - Days Inn Keydet General, Lexington , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express Lexington, Va, Lexington , 13 miles away Best Western Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Virginia Horse Center, Lexington , 13 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Lexington, Lexington , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek: Cold Sulphur Camp Ground, Goshen, 4 miles away Lake Robertson Rec Park, Lexington, 12 miles away Long's Campground, Lexington, 12 miles away   Trails Near Mill Creek: Gochenour Hunter Access Trail, Rockbridge County , 3 miles away Old Bridge Trail, Rockbridge County , 4 miles away Burke Trail, Rockbridge County , 4 miles away Missing Link Trail, Rockbridge County , 5 miles away Seay Trail, Rockbridge County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Mill Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 47 miles away