Virginia whitewater - Ogle Creek, Alleghany County

Alleghany county, Route 661 to Dunlap Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5.7 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river
    where you can camp. The Route 661 to Dunlap Creek section of Ogle Creek is 5.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. On this
section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This is the only paddling section along Ogle Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Ogle Creek a wet place; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. During the days of summer highs here at Ogle Creek reach the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Ogle Creek.
The Little Allegheny Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best.
 

Ogle Creek, Route 661 to Dunlap Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 5.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.8157
Longitude: -80.10621

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.8064
Longitude: -80.0628

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Current weather conditions at Ogle Creek, Virginia
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Local climate location: BUCKEYE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Value Inn - Covington, Covington
7 miles away
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8 miles away
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Best Western Mountain View, Covington
8 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roanoke, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Ogle Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ogle Creek.
 Whitewater Near Ogle Creek:
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 3 miles away, Class I-IV - 18.5 miles long (Crows to Jackson River)
Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Neola to Blue Bend Recreation Area)
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows)
Roaring Run, Botetourt County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 1.2 miles long (County line to Recreation Area)
Barbours Creek, Craig County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek)
Jackson River, Alleghany County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 42.5 miles long (Gathright Dam to James River)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 5.4 miles long (Blue Bend Recreation Area to confluence of Greenbrier River)
Johns Creek, Craig County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
Craig Creek, Craig County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle)
 Ski Areas Near Ogle Creek:
The Homestead, Virginia , 17 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 34 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 73 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 79 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 80 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 97 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 106 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 108 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 132 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ogle Creek:
Best Value Inn - Covington, Covington , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia, Covington , 8 miles away
Best Western Mountain View, Covington , 8 miles away
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs , 15 miles away
Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ogle Creek:
The Pines Campground, Craig County, 11 miles away
Bolar Mountain Campground, Bath County, 12 miles away
Fenwick Mines Campground, Craig County, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Ogle Creek:
Little Allegheny Mountain Trail, Greenbrier County , 7 miles away
Brushy Mountain Trail, Alleghany County , 7 miles away
Oliver Mountain Trail, Alleghany County , 8 miles away
Humphreys Draft Trail, Greenbrier County , 8 miles away
Jackson Trail, Alleghany County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Ogle Creek:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 42 miles away

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