Virginia whitewater - Thornton River, Rappahannock County
Rappahannock
county,
Sperryville to Rock Mills section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 7 miles
This stretch of Thornton River is 7 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The nature scenery of Virginia and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The campgrounds here at Thornton River are pretty good. Thornton
River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Sperryville to Rock Mills section is the only one. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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.
Briefly about the general area: There are great places to discover along the The Peak Trail. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Thornton River while nighttime lows are commonly in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows throughout the wintertime for Thornton River tend to be in the 20's. A common amount of rain falls here at Thornton River; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest of the months is February.
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