Virginia whitewater, Tye River - Upper South Fork Nelson county, Montebello to first Route 56 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     2 miles   The wonderful Virginia scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's     camping available near Tye River - Upper South Fork. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section of Tye River - Upper South Fork is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Montebello to first Route 56 bridge stretch is just one of many. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general   area: You're sure to run into some great people from Montebello here; fine skiing awaits you at Wintergreen. Tye River - Upper South Fork is right by the Cold Spring Bald Mountain Trail, and do take a hike on the Tolley Gap Trail. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. For the duration of the days of summer at Tye River - Upper South Fork temperatures are typically in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Tye River - Upper South Fork temperatures sink to the 10's. Tye River - Upper South Fork, Montebello to first Route 56 bridge 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 Tye River - Upper South Fork.   Whitewater Near Tye River - Upper South Fork: Tye River - South Fork, Nelson County, 0 miles away       Class V - 3.7 miles long (Route 56 to Nash) Tye River - Upper South Fork, Nelson County, 0 miles away       Class V+ - 2 miles long (Montebello to first Route 56 bridge) Tye River - Upper North Fork, Nelson County, 2 miles away       Class V - 0.5 miles long (Adrenaline Alley) Shoe Creek, Amherst/Nelson County, 3 miles away       Class III-V - 2 miles long (North Fork to Piney) Piney River, Nelson/Amherst County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Alhambra to Woodson) Tye River - North Fork, Nelson County, 5 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Above Nash to Confluence with Tye River) Tye River, Nelson County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Nash to Tye River) Irish Creek, Rockbridge County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Irish Creek Mission to South River) Marl Creek - South R.Trib, Rockbridge County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 1 miles long (Steele's Tavern to Virginia-56) Piney River - South Fork, Amherst County, 8 miles away       Class V - 3.4 miles long (First bridge to National Forest boundary.)   Ski Areas Near Tye River - Upper South Fork: Wintergreen, Virginia , 13 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 40 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 52 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 58 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 67 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 67 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Wisp, Maryland , 95 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs   Hotels Near Tye River - Upper South Fork: Comfort Inn & Suites Raphine, Raphine , 9 miles away Hometown Inn Staunton, Staunton , 9 miles away Cabin Creekwood, Lyndhurst , 11 miles away Days Inn Staunton South, Staunton , 13 miles away Maple Hall Inn, Lexington , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tye River - Upper South Fork: Camp Blue Ridge, Montebello, 0 miles away Montebello Camping & Fishing, Montebello, 0 miles away Montebello Camping Resort, Montebello, 1 miles away   Trails Near Tye River - Upper South Fork: Cold Spring Bald Mountain Trail, Augusta , 6 miles away Tolley Gap Trail, Amherst , 7 miles away White Rock Gap Trail, Augusta , 8 miles away Stony Run Trail, Augusta , 8 miles away Kennedy Ridge Trail, Augusta , 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Tye River - Upper South Fork: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 56 miles away Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 64 miles away Holliday Lake State Park, Virginia , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tye River - Upper South Fork: Poplar Grove Golf Club, Amherst , 9 miles away Devils Knob Golf Course, Nellysford , 13 miles away Spring Creek Golf Club, Zion Crossroads , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Tye River - Upper South Fork Lake Monocan, Nelson , 18 miles away