Virginia whitewater - Walker Creek, Giles County

Giles county, Route 713 to Route 636 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     29.5 miles
  The Route 713 to Route 636 section of Walker Creek is 29.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. The put-in is not too far from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.
    The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is the only paddling section along Walker Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The
natural beauty of Giles County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of rainfall falls here at Walker Creek; July is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Walker Creek, and the night is rather chillier of course, commonly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Walker Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights.
 

Walker Creek, Route 713 to Route 636 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 29.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.19219
Longitude: -80.8378

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.31689
Longitude: -80.6794

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Current weather conditions at Walker Creek, Virginia
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Local climate location: ATHENS CONCORD COLLEGE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Dublin, Va, Dublin
10 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Dublin. Located off Interstate 81 and minutes from the Main Campus of New River Community College, Radford University and Virginia Tech(VPI) our staff will work har...

Super 8 Motel - Dublin, Dublin
11 miles away
The Super 8 motel is conveniently located off Interstate 81 in the heart of New River Valley. This Dublin, Va. property is close by Claytor Lake State Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Randolph Park, Radford ...

Comfort Inn Dublin, Dublin
11 miles away
Hotel has 98 spacious guest rooms featuring coffee maker, hair dryer and iron and ironing boards. Refrigerator and microwaves are available. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet service, complim...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Walker Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Walker Creek.
 Whitewater Near Walker Creek:
Little Walker Creek, Giles County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 7.5 miles long (Alum Springs to Big Walker Creek)
New River, Montgomery/ Giles/ Pulaski County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 52.2 miles long (Claytor Lake to State line)
Stony Creek - New Tributary, Giles County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Route 635 to Route 684)
New River, Mercer/ Monroe/ Summers/Giles County , 12 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 14.8 miles long (State line to Bull Falls Campground)
Little Stony Creek, Giles County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.6 miles long (Cascades to USFS Parking Area)
Reed Creek, Wythe County , 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 8 miles long (I-81 to New River)
Little Wolf Creek, Summers County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (CR 14 Bridge to Greenbrier River)
Little Reed Island Creek, Carroll/ Pulaski County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia)
Pipestem Creek, Summers County , 22 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone Lake)
Greenbrier River, Summers County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (Willowood bridge to Bellepoint)
 Ski Areas Near Walker Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 32 miles away, 603 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 83 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 86 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 131 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 133 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 136 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Walker Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Dublin, Va, Dublin , 10 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Dublin, Dublin , 11 miles away
Comfort Inn Dublin, Dublin , 11 miles away
Sleep Inn ,Inn & Suites, Dublin , 12 miles away
Best Western Radford Inn, Radford , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Walker Creek:
Walnut Flats Campground, Giles County, 9 miles away
Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin, 10 miles away
Covey's Family Campground, Dublin, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Walker Creek:
Ripple Trail, Giles County , 7 miles away
Standing Branch Horse Trail, Giles County , 10 miles away
Hoof and Hill Trail, Giles County , 10 miles away
Pearis Thompson Horse Trail, Giles County , 10 miles away
Conservancy Trail, Giles County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Walker Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 45 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 45 miles away

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