Virginia whitewater - Staton's Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Amherst County Amherst county, Staton's Falls to Pedlar River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     0.6 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Staton's Creek in Virginia is 0.6 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Staton's Creek are pretty good. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. A bit of exercise and spending some quality     time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The natural beauty of Amherst County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Staton's Falls to Pedlar River section is the only paddling section along Staton's Creek. Briefly about the general area: Statons Creek Falls is a pretty place to check out while you're at Staton's Creek, and you could always discover Clarks Gap. The amount of rain that falls   at Staton's Creek is close to the national average; May is the wettest month with most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month. You definitely should have a thing about the Blue Ridge Mountains. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Staton's Creek. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. All through the winter the highs are usually in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Staton's Creek. Staton's Creek, Staton's Falls to Pedlar River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 0.6 miles Average Gradient: 500 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.7685 Longitude: -79.23501 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.7723 Longitude: -79.2448 Paddler input for Staton's Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Staton's Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: LEXINGTON 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn Blacksburg, Blacksburg 6 miles away Recently remodeled, near Virginia Tech, Hokie Stadium and Radford Univ. Easy excess to Hwy 460 and nearby restaurants. Transit bus service downtown from motel entrance. 44 spacious guestrooms with mi... Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine 9 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... Days Inn Lexington, Lexington 10 miles away Chairman's Award Winner. *Horse Show Events contact the property for special rates *Free High Speed Wireless Internet *Outdoor seasonal pool *Playground Area* Free HBO/ESPN/ CNN *AAA/AARP and Special ...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Staton's Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Staton's 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 Staton's Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Staton's Creek.   Whitewater Near Staton's Creek: Irish Creek, Rockbridge County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Irish Creek Mission to South River) Piney River - South Fork, Amherst County , 5 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (First bridge to National Forest boundary.) Hay's Creek, Rockbridge County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek) Marl Creek, Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.2 miles long (roadside Route 706) Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Rockbridge County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1 miles long (Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56) Tye River - Upper South Fork, Nelson County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Montebello to first Route 56 bridge) Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (North Fork to Piney) Pedlar River, Amherst County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Below Lynchburg Reservoir to Route 640) Piney River, Nelson/Amherst County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Alhambra to Woodson) Pedlar River, Amherst County , 11 miles away, Class I(II) - 6 miles long (Route 640 to Highway 130)   Ski Areas Near Staton's Creek: Wintergreen, Virginia , 22 miles away, 1003 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 48 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 66 miles away, 500 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 98 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 123 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 125 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Staton's Creek: Red Carpet Inn Blacksburg, Blacksburg , 6 miles away Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine , 9 miles away Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 10 miles away Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Virginia, Lexington , 10 miles away Lexington Super 8 Motel, Lexington , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Staton's Creek: Oronoco Campground, Amherst County, 2 miles away Shady Mountain Campground, Amherst County, 5 miles away Tye River Gap Campground, Vesuvius, 8 miles away   Trails Near Staton's Creek: Tolley Gap Trail, Amherst County , 7 miles away Cashaw Creek Trail, Amherst County , 13 miles away Rocky Row Trail, Rockbridge County , 14 miles away Cold Spring Bald Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 15 miles away Piney Ridge Trail, Bedford County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Staton's Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 48 miles away