Virginia whitewater, Jennings Creek Botetourt county, Route 614 to James River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.5 miles   If you're coming from Roanoke it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Jennings Creek is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a     very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. The scenic beauty of Virginia and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. Whitewater   rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. Briefly about the general area: On a delightful day at Jennings Creek you can take a hike along the McFalls Ridge Trail, and you'll possibly meet some folks from Buchanan here. And if that's not sufficient there's a heap more entertaining stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If the weather is glorious here at Jennings Creek, you can go for a hike along the Cove Mountain Trail. From a rainfall point of view Jennings Creek is a reasonably typical spot. Jennings Creek, Route 614 to James 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 Jennings Creek.   Whitewater Near Jennings Creek: Jennings Creek, Botetourt County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 614 to James River) North Creek, Botetourt County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Campground to Jennings Creek) James River, Rockbridge/ Amherst County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Glasgow to Snowden) James River, Botetourt County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 16.5 miles long (Route 43 to Route 630) Buffalo Creek, Rockbridge County, 14 miles away       Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Effinger to Buffalo Forge) Colliers Creek, Rockbridge County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Collierstown to Buffalo Creek) James River, Amherst/ Bedford County, 16 miles away       Class I-II - 29 miles long (Snowden to Six Mile) Simpson Creek, Alleghany County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Truckstop to Route 60) Catawba Creek, Botetourt County, 20 miles away       Class I-III - 12 miles long (Fincastle to James River) Cowpasture River, Botetourt County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Griffith to James River)   Ski Areas Near Jennings Creek: The Homestead, Virginia , 29 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 51 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 55 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 77 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 92 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Jennings Creek: Smith Mountain Yacht Club, Moneta , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Jennings Creek: Peaks Of Otter Lodge, Bedford , 4 miles away The Natural Bridge Historic Hotel, Natural Bridge , 8 miles away Days Inn Bedford, Bedford , 11 miles away Super 8 Bedford, Bedford , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Jennings Creek: Cove Mt Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Buchanan, 2 miles away Bryant Ridge Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Natural Bridge Station, 2 miles away North Creek, Natural Bridge Station, 3 miles away   Trails Near Jennings Creek: Cove Mountain Trail, Botetourt , 1 miles away McFalls Ridge Trail, Botetourt , 2 miles away Fallingwater Trail, Botetourt , 4 miles away Flat Top Mountain Trail, Botetourt , 5 miles away Wildcat Trail, Botetourt , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Jennings Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 21 miles away Douthat State Park, Virginia , 24 miles away Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Virginia , 24 miles away Jefferson National Forest, Virginia , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Jennings Creek: Bedford Country Club, Bedford , 10 miles away Lexington Golf & Country Club, Lexington , 17 miles away Greenbrier Sporting Club, White Sulphur Springs , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Jennings Creek Beaverdam Reservoir, Bedford , 18 miles away