US 29 to Route 654 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
The scenic beauty of -blank- County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting point is not too far from Lynchburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This river system is full of great paddling stretches,
the US 29 to Route 654 stretch is just one of them. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This
section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: At Tye River through the days of summer highs are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's while Tye River nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. The high level of precipitation makes Tye River a quite wet site; the month of October is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is January.
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