Virginia whitewater - Whitetop Laurel Creek, Washington/ Grayson County
Washington/ Grayson
county,
Route 728 to Route 58 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 12 miles
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
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
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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