Virginia whitewater - Powell River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Lee County

Lee county, Route 603 bridge to Pennington Gap section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     6.5 miles
  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
    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
 
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.

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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.7974
Longitude: -82.9928

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.7605
Longitude: -83.0141

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Current weather conditions at Powell River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: PENNINGTON GAP 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Powell River.
 Whitewater Near Powell River:
Powell River, Wise/ Lee County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Big Stone Gap to Dryden)
Cumberland River - Poor Fork, Harlan County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 23.5 miles long (Cumberland to Harlan)
Stock Creek, Scott County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 1.8 miles long (Natural Tunnel State Park)
Stock Creek, Scott County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (Upper Gorge)
Cove Creek, Scott County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking Creek confluence)
Powell River - South Fork, Wise County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (South Fork Gorge)
Powell River, Wise County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Appalachia to Big Stone Gap)
Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott County , 25 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout)
Big Stony Creek, Scott County , 28 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge)
Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott County , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork)
 Ski Areas Near Powell River:
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 57 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 71 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 84 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 100 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 103 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 128 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Powell River:
Holiday Inn Express Harlan, Ky, Harlan , 16 miles away
Comfort Inn Big Stone Gap, Big Stone Gap , 18 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Rogersville , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Rogersville, Tn, Rogersville , 21 miles away
Econo Lodge Church Hill, Church Hill , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Powell River:
Cave Springs Campground, Lee County, 6 miles away
Natural Tunnel State Park, Duffield, 11 miles away
Harlan County Campground and RV Park, Harlan, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Powell River:
Daniel Boone Trail, Lee County , 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Powell River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 69 miles away

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