Virginia whitewater - Shenandoah River - South Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Page/ Rockingham County
Page/ Rockingham
county,
Elkton to Luray section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 30.5 miles
This section of Shenandoah River - South Fork in Page/ Rockingham County is 30.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Page/ Rockingham County and the water flowing gracefully down Shenandoah River - South Fork will make you feel great. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are
sure to keep you coming back for more. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're
willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you're coming from Harrisonburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Elkton to Luray section is one of them. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that.
Briefly
about the general area: Take a hike on the Chapman Dovel Trail, and nearby Steam Hollow is a pleasant location to go. So many exciting things in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just unbelievable. Have a glorious hiking adventure along the Stony Run Trail. The amount of rainfall
that falls at Shenandoah River - South Fork is close to the national average; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and January is when it's the driest. Throughout the summertime highs here at Shenandoah River - South Fork reach the 80's, and the overnight is rather
chillier of course, typically in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while Shenandoah River - South Fork overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.
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These outdoors activities are available near Shenandoah River - South Fork.
South River - Rapidan Tributary, Greene
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Rt. 638 to Route 619)
Mill Creek - Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 42 to North Fork Shenandoah River)
Roach River, Albemarle
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River)
Lynch River, Albermarle
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River)
Conway River, Madison/Greene
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge)
Rose River, Madison
County
, 17 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Two miles to Robinson River)
Shenandoah River - North Fork, Rockingham
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Route 921 to Route 730)
Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah)
Shenandoah River - South Fork, Page/ Warren
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 27.5 miles long (Route 675 to Bentonville)
White Oak Run, Madison
County
, 18 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (White Oak Fire Road to Lower White Oak Canyon Parking Lot)