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Virginia whitewater - Powell River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Lee County
Lee
county,
Route 603 bridge to Pennington Gap section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 6.5 miles
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The natural beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Route 603 bridge to Pennington Gap section of Powell River in Virginia is 6.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this |
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site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
| The Route 603 bridge to Pennington Gap stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. There's camping available near Powell River. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The river winds through the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery.
Briefly about the general area:
Hoover Rock is an attention-grabbing location to have a look at while at Powell River; the Daniel Boone Trail offers hiking at its best. If you want a pleasant time in the great outdoors just come on | |
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up to the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Near Powell River you locate Dalton Gap which is a great place to take a look at.
For the period of the summer highs here at Powell River get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down
to the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Powell River fall into the 20's. Powell River gets a great deal of water; the wettest month of the year is typically May, that's the one that rains the most; October is when it's the driest.
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Powell River, Route 603 bridge to Pennington Gap road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-IV
Length:
6.5
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.7974
Longitude: -82.9928
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.7605
Longitude: -83.0141
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Paddler input for Powell River, Virginia:
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Greeneville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Powell River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Powell River. |
| | Whitewater Near Powell River:
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Powell River, Wise/ Lee
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Big Stone Gap to Dryden) |
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Cumberland River - Poor Fork, Harlan
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-II - 23.5 miles long (Cumberland to Harlan) |
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Stock Creek, Scott
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-III - 1.8 miles long (Natural Tunnel State Park) |
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Stock Creek, Scott
County
, 18 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (Upper Gorge) |
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Cove Creek, Scott
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking Creek confluence) |
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Powell River - South Fork, Wise
County
, 21 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (South Fork Gorge) |
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Powell River, Wise
County
, 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Appalachia to Big Stone Gap) |
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Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott
County
, 25 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout) |
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Big Stony Creek, Scott
County
, 28 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge) |
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Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott
County
, 29 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Powell River:
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 57 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 68 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 71 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 84 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 87 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 89 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 98 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 100 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 103 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio
, 128 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Powell River:
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Holiday Inn Express Harlan, Ky, Harlan
, 16 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Big Stone Gap, Big Stone Gap
, 18 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Rogersville
, 19 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Rogersville, Tn, Rogersville
, 21 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Church Hill, Church Hill
, 21 miles away |
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