Virginia whitewater - Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County

Fairfax/ Arlington county, Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, as you can see on the road map further down. The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are a few other stretches in this river system that
    can be paddled as well. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section
of Pimmit Run is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Glen Echo Park is a good national park. For the duration of the warm days of summer at Pimmit Run highs are generally in the 80's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 60's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at Pimmit Run dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.
 
From a rain point of view Pimmit Run is a relatively normal location; May is the wettest month with most rain while February is regularly the driest month.

Pimmit Run, Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.9295
Longitude: -77.16961

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.9289
Longitude: -77.11821

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Current weather conditions at Pimmit Run, Virginia
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Local climate location: ROCKVILLE 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Staybridge Suites MCLEAN-TYSONS CORNER, Mclean
3 miles away
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Econo Lodge Metro, Arlington
3 miles away
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Comfort Inn Ballston, Arlington
3 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Pimmit Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pimmit Run.
 Whitewater Near Pimmit Run:
Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County , 2 miles away, Class IV(V) - 0 miles long (Glebe Road to Potomac)
Potomac River, Montgomery County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Little Falls)
Cabin John Creek, Montgomery County , 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (River Road to Potomac)
Four Mile Run, Arlington County , 4 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Ohio Street to Arlington Ridge Road)
Potomac River, Montgomery County , 5 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.5 miles long (Mather Gorge to Lock 10)
Rock Creek, DC County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Military Road to Potomac River in D.)
Rock Creek, n/a County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 4 miles long (Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam)
Difficult Run, Fairfax County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.9 miles long (Old Georgetown Pike to Potomac River)
Potomac River, Montgomery County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 0.6 miles long (Through Great Falls)
Accotink Creek, Fairfax County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (King Arthur Road to Telegraph Road)
 Ski Areas Near Pimmit Run:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pimmit Run:
Staybridge Suites MCLEAN-TYSONS CORNER, Mclean , 3 miles away
Econo Lodge Metro, Arlington , 3 miles away
Comfort Inn Ballston, Arlington , 3 miles away
Oakwood Falls Church, Falls Church , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn ARLINGTON AT BALLSTON, Arlington , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pimmit Run:
Christopher Run Campground, Lake Anna, 7 miles away
Harmony Place Trailer Park, Alexandria, 11 miles away
Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Pimmit Run:
Upland Trail, District of Columbia County , 6 miles away
Woods Trail, District of Columbia County , 6 miles away
Swamp Trail, District of Columbia County , 6 miles away
Rock Creek Park Bike Trail, District of Columbia County , 6 miles away
Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Pimmit Run:
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 2 miles away
Great Falls Park, McLean - VA , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Pimmit Run

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