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Virginia whitewater, Conway River
Madison Greene
county,
Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 13 miles
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The nature scenery of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge stretch of Conway River in Virginia is 13 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Conway River are pretty good. The starting location is a short drive from Charlottesville, if you're not familiar with |
the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled
| as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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.
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area: Take a hike on the Jones Mountain Trail, and Walnut Hollow is a great site to have a look at. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Pocosin Hollow Trail, and the friendly folks of Hood like to hang out nearby.
This river is so great. At Conway River during the summertime highs are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at
Conway River are in the 20's. An average amount of rain falls at Conway River. The month with most of the rain is August, and January on the other hand is the driest.
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Conway River, Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Conway River. |
| Whitewater Near Conway River:
Conway River, Madison/Greene County, 5 miles away Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge) |
Rapidan River, Greene/Madison County, 5 miles away Class II-IV - 15 miles long (Shenandoah National Park to Route 29) |
White Oak Run, Madison County, 6 miles away Class V+ - 3 miles long (White Oak Fire Road to Lower White Oak Canyon Parking Lot) |
Robinson River, Madison County, 9 miles away Class II+ - 19 miles long (Syria to Locust Dale) |
Rose River, Madison County, 9 miles away Class III - 2 miles long (Two miles to Robinson River) |
Roach River, Albemarle County, 12 miles away Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River) |
Lynch River, Albermarle County, 14 miles away Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River) |
Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County, 15 miles away Class II - 9 miles long (Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R) |
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| Ski Areas Near Conway River:
Massanutten, Virginia
, 25 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 36 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 45 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 79 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 80 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 94 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
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| Hotels Near Conway River:
Lafayette Inn, Stanardsville
, 4 miles away |
DoubleTree By Hilton Charlottesville, Charlottesville
, 14 miles away |
Courtyard Charlottesville North, Charlottesville
, 16 miles away |
Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlottesville North, Charlottesville
, 16 miles away |
Red Carpet Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville
, 16 miles away |
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| Trails Near Conway River:
Pocosin Hollow Trail, Greene
, 6 miles away |
Jones Mountain Trail, Madison
, 6 miles away |
Lewis Mountain Trail, Greene
, 6 miles away |
Staunton River Trail, Madison
, 6 miles away |
Pocosin Trail, Greene
, 7 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Conway River:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA
, 18 miles away |
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV
, 69 miles away |
Shenandoah River Andy Guest State Park, Virginia
, 28 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Conway River:
McIntire Park Municipal Golf Course, Charlottesville
, 16 miles away |
Meadow Creek Golf Course, Charlottesville
, 17 miles away |
Birdwood Golf Course, Charlottesville
, 17 miles away |
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