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Virginia whitewater - Whitetop Laurel Creek, Washington/ Grayson County
Washington/ Grayson
county,
Route 728 to Route 58 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 12 miles
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The Route 728 to Route 58 stretch of Whitetop Laurel Creek in Washington/ Grayson County is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general |
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area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Great exercise
| and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. If you're coming from Boone it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Route 728 to Route 58 section is the only paddling section along Whitetop Laurel Creek.
Briefly about the general area:
Whitetop Laurel Creek is a pretty wet place commonly with a good deal of rainfall; during July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is November. Through the | |
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warmest time of the year highs here at Whitetop Laurel Creek reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. Highs throughout the winter are frequently in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Whitetop Laurel
Creek fall into the 20's.
Big Spring is a wonderful location to have a look at while you're at Whitetop Laurel Creek. You might want to pay a visit to Fall Hollow while you're here at Whitetop Laurel Creek, and the Clark Mountain Trail is a glorious hiking trail nearby.
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Whitetop Laurel Creek, Route 728 to Route 58 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-IV
Length:
12
miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.64879
Longitude: -81.66971
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.62519
Longitude: -81.76931
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Paddler input for Whitetop Laurel Creek, Virginia:
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All Virginia Whitewater
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Books about whitewater paddling on Whitetop Laurel Creek, Virginia
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Whitewater Basics
If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.
Outdoors Recreation Near Boone, North Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Whitetop Laurel Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Whitetop Laurel Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Whitetop Laurel Creek:
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Tennessee Laurel Creek, Johnson
County
, 3 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2.5 miles long (Roadside Laurel) |
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Green Cove Creek, Washington
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (AT - Virginia Creeper Trail) |
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Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek) |
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Laurel Creek, Washington
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River) |
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Holston River - South Fork, Washington
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Damascus to Alvarado) |
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Tumbling Creek, Russell
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611) |
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Big Wilson Creek, Grayson
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Close to Mouth of Wilson) |
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Tumbling Creek, Russell
County
, 18 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge) |
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Watauga River, Watauga
County
, 23 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200) |
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Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Tazewell
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Wardell to Clinch River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Whitetop Laurel Creek:
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 26 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 27 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 28 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 30 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 68 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 112 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 137 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 142 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 146 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Whitetop Laurel Creek:
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Brookside Mountain Cottages, Mountain City
, 6 miles away |
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Swiss Inn Motel & Suites, Glade Spring
, 9 miles away |
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Travelodge Glade Spring, Glade Spring
, 9 miles away |
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Knights Inn, Chilhowie
, 9 miles away |
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Chihowie Knights Inn, Chilhowie
, 9 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Whitetop Laurel Creek:
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Clark Mountain Trail, Washington County
, 4 miles away |
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Iron Mountain Trail, Smyth County
, 7 miles away |
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Elk Garden Trail, Smyth County
, 9 miles away |
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Helton Creek Trail, Grayson County
, 11 miles away |
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Grassy Branch Trail, Smyth County
, 11 miles away |
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