Virginia whitewater, Crab Run Highland county, Along Route 250 to McDowell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3 miles   Crab run is simply magnificent. The water is so pure and cold. Says Tyler Thtdude Humphries (see picture) The Along Route 250 to McDowell section of Crab Run in Highland County is 3 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, as you can see on the road map further down. The campgrounds here at Crab Run are pretty good. The natural beauty     of Virginia and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if   you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. Briefly about the general area: A magnificent place close to Crab Run is Seldom Seen Hollow, and you can go for a hike on the Hupman Valley Trail. During your journey to Crab Run you'll meet some folks from Mc Dowell for sure; tremendous hiking is available along the Benson Run Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Crab Run sees pretty high levels of rain. The month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Crab Run, Along Route 250 to McDowell road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Pictures of Crab Run Bigger Picture Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Crab Run.   Whitewater Near Crab Run: Crab Run, Highland County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Along Route 250 to McDowell) Bullpasture River, Highland/Bath County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Route 250 to Route 678) Cowpasture River, Alleghany/Botetourt County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 24.5 miles long (Shaw Fork to Route 625 bridge) Shaws Fork, Highland County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Headwaters to Liberty) Potomac River - South Branch, Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 13.4 miles long (state line to CR 23) Bullpasture River, Highland\Bath County, 9 miles away       Class III+ - 4 miles long (Rt. 678 to Cowpasture River) Jackson River, Bath/ Alleghany County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 28.5 miles long (Vinegar Run to Route 603) Calfpasture River, Augusta/Rockbridge County, 11 miles away       Class II - 8 miles long (Route 692 to Route 687) Roaring Creek, Preston County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River) Potomac River - South Branch, Highland County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 1 miles long (Confluence of Straight Creek to state line)   Ski Areas Near Crab Run: The Homestead, Virginia , 32 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 46 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 53 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 58 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Wisp, Maryland , 67 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Hotels Near Crab Run: The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs , 29 miles away Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 29 miles away Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Lexington , 29 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Lexington, Lexington , 29 miles away Maple Hall Inn, Lexington , 29 miles away   Campgrounds Near Crab Run: Bear Mountain Farm and Wilderness Retreat, Hightown, 9 miles away Shaws Fork Horse Camp, Head Waters, 9 miles away Cowpasture River Access - DGIF, Williamsville, 11 miles away   Trails Near Crab Run: Hupman Valley Trail, Highland , 5 miles away Benson Run Trail, Highland , 7 miles away Jerkemtight Trail, Highland , 8 miles away Shenandoah Mountain Trail, Highland , 8 miles away Jones Trail, Highland , 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Crab Run: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 65 miles away Seneca State Forest, West Virginia , 23 miles away Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 27 miles away Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia , 29 miles away   Lakes Near Crab Run Puffenbarger Pond, Augusta , 14 miles away