Virginia whitewater - Stoney Creek, Nelson County Nelson county, Peggy's Pinch to Route 751 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     0.8 miles   The Peggy's Pinch to Route 751 section of Stoney Creek in Virginia is 0.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Nelson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are     campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Stoney Creek typically tend to be in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's. Through the winter highs are generally in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Stoney Creek temperatures drop to the 10's. A good place to stop at near Stoney   Creek is Laurel Springs Gap. Really great skiing awaits you at Wintergreen, and on a great day you can take a hike along the Turkey Pen Ridge Trail. The amount of rain that falls at Stoney Creek is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is generally August, that's the one that rains the most; February meanwhile is the driest month. Stoney Creek, Peggy's Pinch to Route 751 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 0.8 miles Average Gradient: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.92169 Longitude: -78.91481 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.9132 Longitude: -78.9081 Paddler input for Stoney Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Stoney Creek, Virginia Local climate location: STAUNTON SEWAGE PLANT 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen 2 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... Residence Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro 8 miles away The new Residence Inn by Marriott? Waynesboro is the extended-stay hotel that helps you feel connected while away from home and maintain a balance of work and life. The hotel is conveniently located ... Holiday Inn Express WAYNESBORO-ROUTE 340, Waynesboro 8 miles away Welcome to the award winning Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Waynesboro, Virginia. We are conveniently located off I-64 at exit 94, just minutes away from Blue Ridge and Skyline Parkway and the following...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Stoney Creek.   Whitewater Near Stoney Creek: Rockfish River - South Fork, Nelson County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3.2 miles long (Wintergreen to Beech Grove) Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River) Tye River - North Fork, Nelson County , 10 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Above Nash to Confluence with Tye River) Tye River, Nelson County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Nash to Tye River) Tye River - South Fork, Nelson County , 13 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Route 56 to Nash) Tye River - Upper North Fork, Nelson County , 13 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Adrenaline Alley) Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (North Fork to Piney) Rucker Run, Nelson County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 653 to Tye River) Piney River, Nelson/Amherst County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Alhambra to Woodson) Tye River, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 6 miles long (US 29 to Route 654)   Ski Areas Near Stoney Creek: Wintergreen, Virginia , 2 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 28 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 50 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 79 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Stoney Creek: Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen , 2 miles away Residence Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express WAYNESBORO-ROUTE 340, Waynesboro , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 8 miles away Waynesboro Super 8 Motel, Waynesboro , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Stoney Creek: Sherando Lake Campground, Augusta County, 7 miles away Kennedy Fields Campgrounds, Augusta County, 8 miles away Waynesboro North 340 Campground, Waynesboro, 8 miles away   Trails Near Stoney Creek: Turkey Pen Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 6 miles away Mills Creek Trail, Augusta County , 7 miles away White Rock Gap Trail, Augusta County , 8 miles away Kennedy Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 9 miles away Stony Run Trail, Augusta County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Stoney Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 52 miles away   Golf Courses Near Stoney Creek: Swannanoa Country Club, Afton , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Stoney Creek