Virginia whitewater - Pedlar River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Amherst County

Amherst county, Below Lynchburg Reservoir to Route 640 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     14 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The nature scenery of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Lynchburg, as you can see on the road map further down. The Below Lynchburg Reservoir to Route 640 stretch of Pedlar River in Amherst County is 14 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Some
    people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. 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 a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of rain falls here at Pedlar River; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month is January.
High temperatures at
 
Pedlar River throughout the days of summer are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Pedlar River are in the 20's.

Pedlar River, Below Lynchburg Reservoir to Route 640 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.66859
Longitude: -79.2781

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.5097
Longitude: -79.26831

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Current weather conditions at Pedlar River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Madison Heights Knights Inn, Madison Heights
12 miles away
Knights Inn Madison Heights/Lynchburg is AAA Aproved, recently renovated and offers clean and comfortable rooms with 25' TV with remote and expanded Cable TV. Refrigerator and microwave in each room a...

Holiday Inn Select Lynchburg, Va, Lynchburg
13 miles away
The Holiday Inn Select Lynchburg hotel is nestled in the heart of five quaint historic districts, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a panoramic view of the city. 'From the moment you arrive a...

Red Carpet Inn Blacksburg, Blacksburg
13 miles away
Recently remodeled, near Virginia Tech, Hokie Stadium and Radford Univ. Easy excess to Hwy 460 and nearby restaurants. Transit bus service downtown from motel entrance. 44 spacious guestrooms with mi...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lynchburg, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Pedlar River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pedlar River.
 Whitewater Near Pedlar River:
Pedlar River, Amherst County , 2 miles away, Class I(II) - 6 miles long (Route 640 to Highway 130)
Pedlar River, Amherst County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Highway 130 to James River)
James River, Amherst/ Bedford County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 29 miles long (Snowdon to Six Mile)
Hay's Creek, Rockbridge County , 10 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek)
Staton's Creek, Amherst County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.6 miles long (Staton's Falls to Pedlar River)
James River, Rockbridge/ Amherst County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Glasgow to Snowdon)
Buffalo River, Amherst County , 11 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Forks of Buffalo to Amherst)
Harris Creek, Amherst County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 130 to James River)
Irish Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Irish Creek Mission to South River)
Marl Creek, Rockbridge County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.2 miles long (roadside Route 706)
 Ski Areas Near Pedlar River:
Wintergreen, Virginia , 29 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 46 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 57 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 67 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 78 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 80 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 108 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 128 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 133 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pedlar River:
Madison Heights Knights Inn, Madison Heights , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Select Lynchburg, Va, Lynchburg , 13 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Blacksburg, Blacksburg , 13 miles away
Quality Inn Lynchburg, Lynchburg , 13 miles away
Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pedlar River:
Wildwood Campground, Monroe, 2 miles away
Shady Mountain Campground, Amherst County, 7 miles away
Oronoco Campground, Amherst County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Pedlar River:
Cashaw Creek Trail, Amherst County , 6 miles away
Piney Ridge Trail, Bedford County , 10 miles away
Rocky Row Trail, Rockbridge County , 10 miles away
Tolley Gap Trail, Amherst County , 11 miles away
Sulphur Ridge Trail, Bedford County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Pedlar River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 40 miles away
 Lakes Near Pedlar River

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