Virginia whitewater - Tye River - Upper North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Nelson County

Nelson county, Adrenaline Alley section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     0.5 miles
  The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Tye River - Upper North Fork will make you feel great. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Adrenaline Alley stretch is just one of many. You can pitch a tent or park
    your RV at a nearby campground. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. This
section is very short so no need to bring snacks. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Adrenaline Alley section of Tye River - Upper North Fork in Virginia is 0.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Tye River - Upper North Fork
 
arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Tye River - Upper North Fork are in the 10's. The amount of rain that falls at Tye River - Upper North Fork is close to the national average; July is when you get the most rain here; February meanwhile is the driest month.
Hiking along the Cold Spring Bald Mountain Trail is wonderful fun; you could always look at Wolf Hollow. So many amusing things to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, too good to be true. Going for a hike along the White Rock Gap Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity.

Tye River - Upper North Fork, Adrenaline Alley road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 0.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.87639
Longitude: -79.1245

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.8907
Longitude: -79.0739

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Current weather conditions at Tye River - Upper North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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Local climate location: STAUNTON SEWAGE PLANT 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine
10 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...

Staunton - Days Inn Mint Springs, Staunton
10 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...

Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen
12 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...



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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 Tye River - Upper North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tye River - Upper North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Tye River - Upper North Fork:
Tye River - South Fork, Nelson County , 2 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 - North Fork, Nelson County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Above Nash to Confluence with Tye River)
Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (North Fork to Piney)
Piney River, Nelson/Amherst County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Alhambra to Woodson)
Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Rockbridge County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1 miles long (Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56)
Piney River - South Fork, Amherst County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (First bridge to National Forest boundary.)
Tye River, Nelson County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Nash to Tye River)
Rockfish River - South Fork, Nelson County , 10 miles away, Class V - 3.2 miles long (Wintergreen to Beech Grove)
Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River)
 Ski Areas Near Tye River - Upper North Fork:
Wintergreen, Virginia , 11 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 37 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 53 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 65 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 66 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 93 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 118 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 119 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tye River - Upper North Fork:
Raphine-Days Inn, Raphine , 10 miles away
Staunton - Days Inn Mint Springs, Staunton , 10 miles away
Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen , 12 miles away
Microtel Inn Staunton, Staunton , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Staunton, Staunton , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tye River - Upper North Fork:
Crabtree Falls Campgrounds, Tyro, 2 miles away
Camp Blue Ridge, Montebello, 3 miles away
Montebello Camping & Fishing, Montebello, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Tye River - Upper North Fork:
Cold Spring Bald Mountain Trail, Augusta County , 4 miles away
White Rock Gap Trail, Augusta County , 5 miles away
Stony Run Trail, Augusta County , 5 miles away
Kennedy Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 6 miles away
Mills Creek Trail, Augusta County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Tye River - Upper North Fork:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 59 miles away
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 62 miles away

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