Virginia whitewater, Pimmit Run Fairfax Arlington county, Glebe Road to Potomac section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     0 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. This section of Pimmit Run in Fairfax/ Arlington County is 0 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV(V) section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this     area has a large number of paddling spots. This is a very short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The campgrounds here at Pimmit Run are pretty good. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Pimmit Run make the trip   here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: You're sure to bump into some wonderful people from Glen Echo here; Glen Echo Park is a very pleasant place to go to. Beaches are good; and Bathing Beach near Pimmit Run is no exception, and The Potomac Gorge is another great location to visit nearby. This river is so wonderful. Hiking along the Woods Trail is nice fun. Don't leave Pimmit Run without popping by George Washington's Grist Mill Historic State Park, and do take a hike on the Upland Trail. During the warm days of summer here at Pimmit Run, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Pimmit Run, Glebe Road to Potomac 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 Pimmit Run.   Whitewater Near Pimmit Run: Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County, 0 miles away       Class IV(V) - 0 miles long (Glebe Road to Potomac) Potomac River, Montgomery County, 1 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Little Falls) Four Mile Run, Arlington County, 3 miles away       Class III - 4.5 miles long (Ohio Street to Arlington Ridge Road) Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road) Rock Creek, DC County, 5 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Military Road to Potomac River in D.) Cabin John Creek, Montgomery County, 5 miles away       Class -blank- - 3 miles long (River Road to Potomac) Rock Creek, n/a County, 5 miles away       Class II-III+(V) - 4 miles long (Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam) Scott's Run, -blank- County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - -blank- miles long (Swinks Mill Road to Fairfax County Park trailhead) Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Prince Georges/ Montgomery County, 8 miles away       Class I-III(V+) - 8 miles long (US Route 29 to Hyattsville) Rock Creek, Mongomery County, 9 miles away       Class I(II) - -blank- miles long (Rockville to Military Road)   Ski Areas Near Pimmit Run: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs   Marinas Near Pimmit Run: Columbia Island Marina, Arlington , 3 miles away Columbia Island Marina, Washington , 5 miles away Seafarers Boat Club, Washington , 6 miles away Washington Marina, Washington , 6 miles away Fairfax Yacht Club, Alexandria , 7 miles away   Beaches Near Pimmit Run: Bathing Beach, District of Columbia , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Pimmit Run: Inns Of Virginia-Arlington, Arlington , 2 miles away Comfort Inn Ballston, Arlington , 2 miles away Holiday Inn ARLINGTON AT BALLSTON, Arlington , 3 miles away Hilton Arlington, Arlington , 3 miles away Oakwood At Merritt River, Norwalk , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near Pimmit Run: C and O Canal NHP - Marsden Tract Group, West Mclean, 7 miles away C and O Canal NHP - Swains Lock, Potomac, 10 miles away Harmony Place Trailer Park, Alexandria, 10 miles away   Trails Near Pimmit Run: Upland Trail, District of Columbia , 4 miles away Woods Trail, District of Columbia , 4 miles away Swamp Trail, District of Columbia , 4 miles away Rock Creek Park Bike Trail, District of Columbia , 5 miles away Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Pimmit Run: Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 2 miles away Great Falls Park, McLean - VA , 4 miles away George Washington's Grist Mill Historic State Park, Virginia , 12 miles away Mason Neck State Park, Virginia , 16 miles away Seneca Creek State Park, Maryland , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pimmit Run: Golf Course, Arlington , 1 miles away Washington Golf & Country Club, Arlington , 1 miles away Brownson Harry B Country Club, Shelton , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Pimmit Run Lake Barcroft, Fairfax , 5 miles away Lake Needwood, Montgomery , 9 miles away Greenbelt Lake, Prince George's , 16 miles away