Virginia whitewater, Bullpasture River Highland\Bath county, Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     4 miles   The natural beauty of Highland\Bath County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. And of course, there are campgrounds     nearby. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River section is one of them. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River section of Bullpasture River in Virginia is 4 miles long and is a class III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting   or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: If you're here at Bullpasture River, checking out Byrd Point is a must. While you're here at Bullpasture River you can take a hike along the Hupman Valley Trail, and a good spot is Bullpasture Gorge. This river is always fun. Have a splendid hiking adventure along the Marshall Draft Trail, and folks from Williamsville love to come here. Bullpasture River is a rather wet place commonly with a good deal of rainfall. Most of the rain falls throughout July; December on the other hand is the driest. Bullpasture River, Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Bullpasture River.   Whitewater Near Bullpasture River: Bullpasture River, Highland\Bath County, 1 miles away       Class III+ - 4 miles long (Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River) Jackson River, Bath/ Alleghany County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 28.5 miles long (Vinegar Run to Route 603) Crab Run, Highland County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Along Route 250 to McDowell) Bullpasture River, Highland/Bath County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Route 250 to Route 678) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Route 687 to Goshen) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County, 11 miles away       Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687) Mill Creek, Rockbridge County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Route 42 Wayside to Goshen) Cowpasture River, Alleghany/Botetourt County, 12 miles away       Class I-III - 24.5 miles long (Shaw Fork to Route 625 bridge) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (Goshen to Maury River) Shaws Fork, Highland County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Headwaters to Liberty)   Ski Areas Near Bullpasture River: The Homestead, Virginia , 24 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 30 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 46 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 58 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 65 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Wisp, Maryland , 75 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs   Hotels Near Bullpasture River: The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs , 21 miles away Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 23 miles away Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 24 miles away Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Lexington , 24 miles away Best Western Plus Inn At Hunt Ridge, Lexington , 24 miles away   Campgrounds Near Bullpasture River: Cowpasture River Access - DGIF, Williamsville, 2 miles away Bear Mountain Farm and Wilderness Retreat, Hightown, 11 miles away Poor Farm, Warm Springs, 13 miles away   Trails Near Bullpasture River: Marshall Draft Trail, Bath , 3 miles away Hupman Valley Trail, Highland , 4 miles away Jerkemtight Trail, Highland , 4 miles away Fort Lewis Trail, Bath , 5 miles away Tower Hill Mountain Trail, Bath , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Bullpasture River: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 57 miles away Seneca State Forest, West Virginia , 20 miles away Douthat State Park, Virginia , 23 miles away Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia , 28 miles away