Virginia whitewater - Russell Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Dickenson County Dickenson county, Garden Hole Road to Kentucky takeout section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     3.8 miles   (...) Been a guide on this river several years and this river is one of the east coasts best. This is the area called the miracle mile. One rapid called el'horrendo was thought unrunnable several years ago. The maze is a very dangerous rapid with an undercut a river right near bottom of rapid that all the current pushes you toward and if you was under there is no way for a rescue. It will be a recovery. Awesome river have fun and paddle safe. Says Dale The Garden Hole Road to Kentucky takeout section of Russell Fork in Dickenson County is 3.8     miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. The natural beauty of Dickenson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. 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. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're   not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Russell Fork without first checking out The Breaks, and The Notches is absolutely a pleasant site to stop at. This is such a fun river. Lovers Leap is a nice site to check out while in the area. Russell Fork gets a great deal of water; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most, and October is when it's the driest. And that's not all the things you can do here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Don't leave Russell Fork without first paying a visit to Cold Spring, and Pool Point is rather close. Summertime highs at Russell Fork regularly tend to be in the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. Highs all through the wintertime are regularly in the 40's, and night lows throughout the wintertime for Russell Fork tend to be in the 20's. Russell Fork, Garden Hole Road to Kentucky takeout road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 3.8 miles Average Gradient: 140 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.27058 Longitude: -82.30341 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.29756 Longitude: -82.32313 Paddler input for Russell Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Russell Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: WILLIAMSON 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy 15 miles away Free continental breakfast, free WIFI in all rooms and public areas of the hotel. Five minutes to Appalachian Law School and just ten minutes to Appalachian Pharmacy School. Thirty minutes to Breaks... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Russell Fork.   Whitewater Near Russell Fork: Grassy Creek, Dickenson County , 1 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Breaks to Russell Fork) Russell Fork, Dickenson County , 1 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road) Russell Fork, Pike County , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Gorge takeout to Elkhorn City) Pound River, Dickenson County , 3 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Route 739 to Route 611) Prater Creek, Dickenson County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Prater to Haysi) Pound River, Wise/ Dickenson County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 8.5 miles long (Route 624 to Pound Fishing Access) Clinch River, Scott/Russell County , 24 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (St. Paul to Dungannon) Guest River, Wise/ Scott County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 72 to Clinch River) Little Stony River - Ramey Fork, Wise/Scott County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Ramey Fork to Hanging Rock) Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Mingo WV/Pike KY County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 8.8 miles long (Wharncliffe to Devon)   Ski Areas Near Russell Fork: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 67 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 619 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 700 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Russell Fork: Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PIKEVILLE, Pikeville , 17 miles away Brookshire Inn Pikeville, Pikeville , 18 miles away Super 8 South Williamson/Goody Area, Goody , 21 miles away Best Western Of Wise, Wise , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Russell Fork: Breaks Interstate Park, Breaks, 2 miles away   Trails Near Russell Fork: Pine Mountain Trail, Letcher County , 17 miles away