THE FLAT PADDLE - Holston Lake, VA
Looking just to float downriver? The Holston Lake is for you. Put in at the Abingdon Winery off
Alvarado Road and float through the scenic Middle Fork of the Holston River, or go straight to the Holston Lake and paddle around there for a day. With decent parking, boat ramps, and great scenery, the Holston is a great place to explore. The water holds pretty much year-round, so even in the summer when nothing else is running, this paddle is a great way just to get out on the water.
| THE CLASS II/III
PADDLE
- South Fork of the Holston River, VA
Looking for something a little more exciting than flat water? Conveniently located in our backyard, the South Fork of the Holston River provides a great beginner/intermediate class II/III paddle. It usually holds water all
year round, but the summer can get pretty dry. The minimum recommended level is 300cfs, if you're trying to avoid destroying your boat.
| THE CLASS III/IV
PADDLE - Whitetop Laurel, VA
creek, Whitetop Laurel is a favorite among locals. It's hard to catch in the summertime, but runs pretty consistently in the fall and winter months. The 12 miles of continuous class III+ rapids offer experienced paddlers something more challenging and exciting than the South Fork of the Holston River. for gauge levels on the South Fork. Once the levels start to shoot straight up, it's time to load up and get on the creek before the water gets down to the South Fork. Put in at Taylor's Valley for a longer run or at Straight Branch for a quicker, low-water run.
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