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Virginia whitewater, Dunlap Creek
Alleghany
county,
Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 26.5 miles
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The natural beauty of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Roanoke, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if |
you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Dunlap Creek. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
| around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows section of Dunlap Creek in Virginia is 26.5 | |
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miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section.
Briefly about the general area: If you wish for a little side spree, try Sweet Springs Valley, and don't leave without stopping
by Moncove Lake State Park. People from Paint Bank love to come to Dunlap Creek, and a trip to Beaverdam Falls will fill your soul with great feelings. At this river you will never have a bad time. The Cove Trail offers
hiking at its best, and Greenbrier State Forest is worth stopping at. There's tremendous hiking along the Brushy Mountain Trail. Through the long summer days at Dunlap Creek highs are ordinarily in the 80's.
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Dunlap Creek, Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Dunlap Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Dunlap Creek:
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County, 2 miles away Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows) |
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County, 2 miles away Class I-IV - 18.5 miles long (Crows to Jackson River) |
Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County, 7 miles away Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18) |
Howard Creek, Greenbrier County, 10 miles away Class I-III - 3.1 miles long (Hart Run to Confluence of Greenbrier River) |
Little Kanawha River - Right Fork, Upshur Webster Lewis Braxton County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River) |
Ogle Creek, Alleghany County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 5.7 miles long (Route 661 to Dunlap Creek) |
Barbours Creek, Craig County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek) |
Johns Creek, Craig County, 11 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle) |
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier County, 13 miles away Class I-III - 5.4 miles long (Blue Bend Recreation Area to confluence of Greenbrier River) |
Craig Creek, Craig County, 16 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle) |
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| Ski Areas Near Dunlap Creek:
The Homestead, Virginia
, 28 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 43 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 63 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 89 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 90 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 93 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
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| Hotels Near Dunlap Creek:
Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
, 15 miles away |
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lewisburg, Lewisburg
, 16 miles away |
Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
, 16 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg
, 16 miles away |
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg
, 16 miles away |
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| Trails Near Dunlap Creek:
Brushy Mountain Trail, Alleghany
, 6 miles away |
Cove Trail, Craig
, 7 miles away |
Potts Arm Trail, Craig
, 7 miles away |
Wild Meadow Trail, Greenbrier
, 9 miles away |
Potts Mountain Trail, Craig
, 9 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Dunlap Creek:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA
, 44 miles away |
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 66 miles away |
Greenbrier State Forest, West Virginia
, 8 miles away |
Moncove Lake State Park, West Virginia
, 10 miles away |
Jefferson National Forest, Virginia
, 13 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Dunlap Creek:
Oakhurst Links, White Sulphur Springs
, 8 miles away |
Valley View Country Club, White Sulphur Springs
, 10 miles away |
Riverview Golf Range, Caldwell
, 13 miles away |
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