New River Paddle, Fri. Hike

Type of Outing: Paddle
When: FRI 6/7/2024
Signup Deadline: 5:00 pm
Leader: Alan Shiffman, Lisa Lloyd
Description: Please join us for paddling on a scenic and entertaining section of the New River near Blacksburg, VA. This trip is intended for novice and above paddlers comfortable on Class II whitewater and is limited to 15 paddlers. On Friday, those able to arrive early afternoon will take a short hike in the area (location TBD). On Saturday we will paddle from New River Junction Campground to Pembroke Boat Ramp (8.5 miles, 5 hrs, Class I-II). On Sunday we will do the next section of the river, Pembroke to Bluff City (Pearisburg) (9.5 miles, 5 hrs, Class I-II). The river is about 2.5 hours from Greensboro so you are welcome to join as a day trip or for the entire experience. Please contact me or Lisa via email if you are interested in attending or have any questions about the trip.