Virginia whitewater - Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County Amherst/Nelson county, North Fork to Piney section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     2 miles   The North Fork to Piney section of Shoe Creek in Virginia is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The put-in 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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors     are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. 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. The beautiful scenery of Amherst/Nelson County and the water flowing gracefully down Shoe Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the months of summer highs here at Shoe Creek reach the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. During the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 40's; night lows all through the wintertime for Shoe Creek tend to   be in the 10's. Shoe Creek gets a great deal of water; most of the rain falls through October, and January is the month with the least moisture. Cash Hollow is a good location to explore. Shoe Creek, North Fork to Piney road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.80599 Longitude: -79.0927 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.7872 Longitude: -79.10441 Paddler input for Shoe Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shoe Creek, Virginia Local climate location: STAUNTON SEWAGE PLANT 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine 12 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... Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen 14 miles away Wintergreen is an 11000 acre four-season destination mountain resort conveniently located adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway and 45 miles south-west of Charlottesville Virginia. Accommodations feature... Staunton - Days Inn Mint Springs, Staunton 15 miles away The Days Inn Staunton offers you a convenient and relaxing stay in our recently renovated rooms. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, you will find easy access to both the Blue R...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Shoe Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Shoe Creek, 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 Shoe Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shoe Creek.   Whitewater Near Shoe Creek: Piney River, Nelson/Amherst County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Alhambra to Woodson) Tye River - South Fork, Nelson County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Route 56 to Nash) Tye River - Upper South Fork, Nelson County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Montebello to first Route 56 bridge) Tye River - Upper North Fork, Nelson County , 5 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Adrenaline Alley) Piney River - South Fork, Amherst County , 5 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (First bridge to National Forest boundary.) Tye River - North Fork, Nelson County , 5 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Above Nash to Confluence with Tye River) Tye River, Nelson County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Nash to Tye River) Buffalo River, Amherst County , 9 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Forks of Buffalo to Amherst) Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Rockbridge County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1 miles long (Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56) Staton's Creek, Amherst County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.6 miles long (Staton's Falls to Pedlar River)   Ski Areas Near Shoe Creek: Wintergreen, Virginia , 13 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 41 miles away, 1100 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 54 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 60 miles away, 500 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 98 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 122 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 124 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shoe Creek: Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine , 12 miles away Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen , 14 miles away Staunton - Days Inn Mint Springs, Staunton , 15 miles away Red Carpet Inn Blacksburg, Blacksburg , 15 miles away Madison Heights Knights Inn, Madison Heights , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shoe Creek: Crabtree Falls Campgrounds, Tyro, 3 miles away Camp Blue Ridge, Montebello, 4 miles away Montebello Camping & Fishing, Montebello, 4 miles away   Trails Near Shoe Creek: Tolley Gap Trail, Amherst County , 5 miles away White Rock Gap Trail, Augusta County , 8 miles away Cold Spring Bald Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 9 miles away Mills Creek Trail, Augusta County , 9 miles away Kennedy Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Shoe Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 56 miles away Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 65 miles away