Virginia whitewater, Stoney Creek Nelson county, Peggy's Pinch to Route 751 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     0.8 miles   This section of Stoney Creek is 0.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Virginia you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The wonderful Nelson County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.     There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Peggy's Pinch to Route 751 section is one of them. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The put-in location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro,   if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly about the general area: You'll meet a lot of people from Tyro here, and there is a wonderful hiking trail nearby called the Turkey Pen Ridge Trail. A day on the slopes of Wintergreen is just what you need, and close by Laurel Springs Gap is a good site to go. This river has so much to offer. Near Stoney Creek you find the Mills Creek Trail which is a great hiking trail. A normal amount of rain falls here at Stoney Creek. The wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. Stoney Creek, Peggy's Pinch to Route 751 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 Stoney Creek.   Whitewater Near Stoney Creek: Stoney Creek, Nelson County, 0 miles away       Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Peggy's Pinch to Route 751) Paul's Creek, Nelson County County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Waterslides) Rockfish River - South Fork, Nelson County, 4 miles away       Class V - 3.2 miles long (Wintergreen to Beech Grove) Back Creek - South River Tributary, Augusta County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 9 miles long (Sherando Lake to South River) South River, Waynesboro City / Rockingham County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 25 miles long (Waynesboro to Lynnwood) Tye River, Nelson County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Nash to Tye River) Tye River - North Fork, Nelson County, 10 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Above Nash to Confluence with Tye River) Rucker Run, Nelson County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 653 to Tye River) Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County, 14 miles away       Class III-V - 2 miles long (North Fork to Piney) Tye River, -blank- County, 15 miles away       Class -blank- - 6 miles long (US 29 to Route 654)   Ski Areas Near Stoney Creek: Wintergreen, Virginia , 2 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 28 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 50 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 66 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 79 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Wisp, Maryland , 95 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs   Hotels Near Stoney Creek: Cabin Creekwood, Lyndhurst , 5 miles away The Iris Inn, Waynesboro , 7 miles away Residence Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WAYNESBORO-ROUTE 340, Waynesboro , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Stoney Creek: Paul C. Wolfe Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Lyndhurst, 4 miles away Maupin Field Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Roseland, 6 miles away Sherando Lake, Roseland, 7 miles away   Trails Near Stoney Creek: Turkey Pen Ridge Trail, Augusta , 6 miles away Mills Creek Trail, Augusta , 7 miles away White Rock Gap Trail, Augusta , 8 miles away Kennedy Ridge Trail, Augusta , 9 miles away Stony Run Trail, Augusta , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Stoney Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 52 miles away Holliday Lake State Park, Virginia , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Stoney Creek: Stoney Creek Golf Course, Nellysford , 1 miles away Devils Knob Golf Course, Nellysford , 3 miles away Spring Creek Golf Club, Zion Crossroads , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Stoney Creek Lake Monocan, Nelson , 3 miles away