Virginia whitewater - Shaws Fork, Highland County Highland county, Headwaters to Liberty section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Headwaters to Liberty section of Shaws Fork in Virginia is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip.     Shaws Fork doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Headwaters to Liberty stretch is the only one. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: There is a great hiking trail near Shaws Fork called the Benson Run Trail, and if you fancy a little side trip, try Wilson Hollow. Shaws Fork gets a typical amount   of annual rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July; January meanwhile is the driest month. Summer at Shaws Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Shaws Fork. Near Shaws Fork you hit upon the Shenandoah Mountain Trail which is a brilliant hiking trail. Shaws Fork, Headwaters to Liberty road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.3263 Longitude: -79.4134 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.28889 Longitude: -79.45971 Paddler input for Shaws Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shaws Fork, Virginia Local climate location: MONTEREY 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine 25 miles away The Days Inn Raphine is centrally located between historic Staunton and Lexington in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Our spacious guest rooms overlook the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a r... Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Virginia, Lexington 26 miles away Quality Excellence President's Award Conveniently located at I-81, Exit 195 Located high on a ridge with views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains, with mountain view rooms Oversiz... Days Inn Lexington, Lexington 26 miles away Chairman's Award Winner. Free High Speed Wireless Internet Outdoor seasonal pool Playground Area Free HBO/ESPN/ CNN AAA/AARP and Special Group Rates Aunt Sara's Pancake House on premises serving bre...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Shaws Fork, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Shaws Fork, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Shaws Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shaws Fork.   Whitewater Near Shaws Fork: Crab Run, Highland County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Along Route 250 to McDowell) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Rt 250 to Route 692) Bullpasture River, Highland/Bath County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Route 250 to Route 678) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687) Cowpasture River, Alleghany/Botetourt County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 24.5 miles long (Shaw Fork to Route 625 bridge) Bullpasture River, Highland\Bath County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 4 miles long (Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River) Potomac River - South Branch, Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 13.4 miles long (state line to CR 23) Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, Pendleton County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10.1 miles long (Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Route 687 to Goshen) Laurel Fork, Highland VA : Pendleton WV County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Route 642 to Virginia/West Virginia State line)   Ski Areas Near Shaws Fork: The Homestead, Virginia , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 850 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 40 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 47 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 68 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 94 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 96 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shaws Fork: Shenandoah Mountain Inn, West Augusta , 8 miles away Highland Inn, Monterey , 11 miles away Montvallee Motel, Monterey , 11 miles away Fern Cottage Inn, Monterey , 12 miles away Hickory Hill Cabins & Motel, Franklin , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shaws Fork: North River Campground, Augusta County, 16 miles away Cold Sulphur Camp Ground, Goshen, 19 miles away Cave Country Camping Area, Franklin, 19 miles away   Trails Near Shaws Fork: Benson Run Trail, Highland County , 4 miles away Shenandoah Mountain Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away Jones Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away Jerrys Run Trail, Augusta County , 6 miles away Hupman Valley Trail, Highland County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Shaws Fork: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 65 miles away