Virginia whitewater - Shenandoah River - North Fork, Rockingham County

Rockingham county, Route 921 to Route 730 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     27.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. If you're coming from Harrisonburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Route 921 to Route 730 section is one of them.
    There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Route 921 to Route 730 stretch of Shenandoah River - North Fork in Virginia is 27.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
If you would like a little side journey, try Spring Run Hollow. From a rain point of view Shenandoah River - North Fork is a relatively normal spot; the month of May is the wettest with most
 
of the rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Through the summer months here at Shenandoah River - North Fork, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Shenandoah River - North Fork are in the 10's.

Shenandoah River - North Fork, Route 921 to Route 730 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 27.5 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.70614
Longitude: -78.9305

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.70655
Longitude: -78.65119

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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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9 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrisonburg, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Shenandoah River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Shenandoah River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Shenandoah River - North Fork:
Mill Creek - Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 42 to North Fork Shenandoah River)
Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah)
Lost River, Hampshire County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259)
Shenandoah River - South Fork, Page/ Rockingham County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 30.5 miles long (Elkton to Luray)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run)
Dry River, Rockingham County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Rt 33 to Route 613)
Dry River, Rockingham County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lily to North River)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch)
Trout Run, Hardy County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge)
Waites Run, Hardy County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55)
 Ski Areas Near Shenandoah River - North Fork:
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 6 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 17 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 44 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 61 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Shenandoah River - North Fork:
Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley, New Market , 9 miles away
Days Inn New Market Battlefield, New Market , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 10 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 15 miles away
Candlewood Suites HARRISONBURG, Harrisonburg , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shenandoah River - North Fork:
Orkney Springs Campgrounds, Orkney Springs, 4 miles away
Tomahawk Pond Campground, Shenandoah County, 4 miles away
Brock's Gap Svc, Broadway, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Shenandoah River - North Fork:
Hunkerson Gap Trail, Hardy County , 6 miles away
Hunkerson Gap Trail, Shenandoah County , 6 miles away
North Mountain Trail, Hardy County , 10 miles away
North Mountain Trail, Shenandoah County , 10 miles away
Tibbet Knob Trail, Shenandoah County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Shenandoah River - North Fork:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 24 miles away
 Lakes Near Shenandoah River - North Fork

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