Virginia whitewater, Elk Creek Grayson county, Route 650 to New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you're coming from North Wilkesboro 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 scenic beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water are in     themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Route 650 to New River section of Elk Creek is 4.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are some good   sections to paddle in this river system, the Route 650 to New River section is one of them. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: A trip to Stone Mountain State Park when you're here at Elk Creek is a delightful idea, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the Bournes Branch Trail. Man, is there a lot of entertaining things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. During your trip to Elk Creek you'll meet some folks from Fries for sure. While you're here at Elk Creek you can take a hike along the Yellow Branch Trail. Elk Creek, Route 650 to New 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 Elk Creek.   Whitewater Near Elk Creek: Elk Creek, Grayson County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 650 to New River) New River, Carroll/ Wythe/ Pulaski/ Grayson County, 5 miles away       Class I-III - 32 miles long (Fries to Allisonia) New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 23.5 miles long (US Route 221/21 to US Route 58/221) Chestnut Creek, Carroll County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 11.5 miles long (Route 721 to Byllesby Dam on New River) Reed Creek, Wythe County, 18 miles away       Class I-IV - 8 miles long (I-81 to New River) New River, Grayson County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 41 miles long (Stuart Dam to Fries) New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 11 miles long (Stuart Dam to US 221/21) Little Reed Island Creek, Carroll/ Pulaski County, 20 miles away       Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia) New River - South Fork, Watauga/ Ashe/ Alleghany County, 22 miles away       Class I-II - 61 miles long (Route 1347 to Mouth of Wilson) Mitchell River, Surry County, 22 miles away       Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Route 1315 Bridge to Route 268 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Elk Creek: Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 51 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs   Hotels Near Elk Creek: Knights Inn Galax, Galax , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn Galax, Galax , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Galax, Galax , 12 miles away Budget Host Inn Wytheville, Wytheville , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WYTHEVILLE, Wytheville , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Elk Creek: River Views Campground, Galax, 6 miles away Fries New River RV Park, Fries, 6 miles away Hussy Mountain Horse Camp, Cripple Creek, 8 miles away   Trails Near Elk Creek: Bournes Branch Trail, Grayson , 5 miles away Yellow Branch Trail, Poquoson (city) , 6 miles away Mountain Trail, Grayson , 6 miles away Miles Gap Trail, Grayson , 7 miles away Cliff Branch Trail, Carroll , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Elk Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 68 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 68 miles away Stone Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 13 miles away New River State Park, North Carolina , 27 miles away Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elk Creek: City Of Galax Mun Golf Course, Galax , 10 miles away Crestview Golf Course, Ennice , 10 miles away New River Country Club, Sparta , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Elk Creek Rural Retreat Lake, Wythe , 18 miles away