Virginia whitewater - North Mayo, Henry/ Patrick County
Henry/ Patrick
county,
Virginia Route 629 to Mayo River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 4.3 miles
The Virginia Route 629 to Mayo River section of North Mayo in Henry/ Patrick County is 4.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The beautiful scenery of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. There's camping available near North Mayo. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The rivers for whitewater
rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Martinsville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further
down the page. The Virginia Route 629 to Mayo River section is the only paddling section along North Mayo. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes North Mayo a rather wet place; the wettest month of the year is regularly July, that's the one that rains the most while December is regularly the driest month. Summertime
highs at North Mayo generally tend to be in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are generally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to North Mayo.
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