Virginia whitewater - Quantico Creek - South Branch, Prince William County
Prince William
county,
Route 619 to Dumfries section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 8.5 miles
The wonderful Prince William County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Quantico Creek - South Branch in Virginia is 8.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions
for lots of people. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can pitch a tent or park
your RV at a nearby campground. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area: The Little Run Loop offers hiking at its best. Quantico Creek - South Branch is a reasonably wet place ordinarily with a lot of precipitation; August is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is January. Summertime highs at Quantico Creek - South Branch
generally tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are usually in the 40's; during the dark hours in the winter at Quantico Creek - South Branch temperatures descend to the 20's. Hiking is a popular thing to do around
Quantico Creek - South Branch; High Meadows Trail is a fine local trail, and if you're looking for a fine journey, Prince William Forest Park is reasonably near.
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