Virginia whitewater - Shenandoah River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Clarke County Clarke county, Route 50 to Route 7 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     14 miles   The Route 50 to Route 7 section of Shenandoah River in Clarke County is 14 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a     room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Shenandoah River are pretty good. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. If you're coming from Hagerstown-Martinsburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: If you're here, you might as well visit Rod Hollow. During the long summer days at Shenandoah River temperatures are generally in the 80's while nighttime lows   are mostly in the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are commonly in the 30's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Shenandoah River temperatures descend to the 10's. An average amount of rain falls at Shenandoah River; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. Shenandoah River, Route 50 to Route 7 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(II) Length: 14 miles Average Gradient: 3 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.0409 Longitude: -77.99991 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.1239 Longitude: -77.89141 Paddler input for Shenandoah River, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shenandoah River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: WINCHESTER 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town 12 miles away The Inn at Charles Town is located on the grounds of Charles Town Races & Slots. Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Inn at Charles Town serves as ... 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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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Shenandoah River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shenandoah River.   Whitewater Near Shenandoah River: Shenandoah River, Clarke Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (state line to West Virginia 9) Shenandoah River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville) Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry) Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Route 647 to Route 211) Happy Creek, Warren County , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 4.3 miles long (Route 671 to Happy Cr. Road) Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340) Broad Run, Fauquier County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Route 628 to Beverly Mills) Broad Run, Prince William County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Beverly Mills to Buckland) Gooney Run, Warren County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 4.1 miles long (Browntown to Karo Landing) Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks)   Ski Areas Near Shenandoah River: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 650 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 58 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 67 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 600 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 91 miles away, 520 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 93 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 100 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 101 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 102 miles away, 940 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shenandoah River: Mountain View Motel, Boyce , 6 miles away Welbourne, Middleburg , 10 miles away The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town , 12 miles away Circle Motel, Charles Town , 13 miles away Budget Inn, Ranson , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shenandoah River: Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, 9 miles away Harpers Ferry/washington Dc Nw Koa, Harpers Ferry, 18 miles away Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville, 19 miles away   Trails Near Shenandoah River: Belle Meade Linden Trail, Fauquier County , 11 miles away Rattlesnake Trail, Fauquier County , 14 miles away Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Shenandoah River: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 18 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Shenandoah River: Virginia National Golf Club Spring, Berryville , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Shenandoah River