NATIONAL FOREST
NATIONAL FOREST
JACKSON RIVER
COWPASTURE RIVER
CRAIG CREEK
CATAWBA CREEK
BUFFALO CREEK
JAMES RIVER
JAMES RIVER
MAURY RIVER
MAURY RIVER
SOUTH RIVER
KERRS CREEK
HEAD
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JAMES RIVER
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BOTETOURT COUNTY
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
AMHERST COUNTY
CLIFTON FORGE
IRON GATE
GLEN WILTON
GALA
EAGLE ROCK
FINCASTLE
BUCHANAN
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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAYPEAKS OF OTTER
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
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Rocky Run Road
Gilmers Mill Road
River Road
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BOTETOURT COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION 16 East Main Street, Box 4Fincastle, VA 24090(540) 928-2130www.botetourtva.gov
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BUENA VISTA VISITOR CENTER 595 East 29th StreetBuena Vista, VA 24416(540) 261-8004lexingtonvirginia.com
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LEXINGTON VISITOR CENTER 106 East Washington StreetLexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-3777lexingtonvirginia.com
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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
TROUTVILLEDALEVILLE
OUTDOOR TRAILSBotetourt Commons, 28 Kingston DriveDaleville, Virginia 24083(540) 992-5850www.outdoortrails.com
ARCADIA
ALPINE
NATURAL BRIDGE STATION
NATURAL BRIDGE GLASGOW
BUENA VISTA
LEXINGTON
SNOWDEN
BIG ISLAND
Section OneIRON GATE to GLEN WILTON
Section ThreeGALA to CRAIG CREEK
Section TwoGLEN WILTON to GALA
Section FiveHORSESHOE BEND to SPRINGWOOD Section Seven
BUCHANAN to ARCADIA
Section FourCRAIG CREEK to HORSESHOE BEND
SectionEight
ARCADIA to ALPINE
Section NineALPINE toGLASGOW
Section SixSPRINGWOOD to BUCHANAN
Section TenGLASGOW
to SNOWDEN
Section ElevenGLEN MAURY PARK
to GLASGOW
IRON GATE/LICK RUNShoreline Access2 Glen Wilton RoadEagle Rock, VA 24085Latitude: 37° 46' 26"Longitude: -79° 46' 58"
CRAIG CREEKShoreline Access11 Patterson TrailEagle Rock, VA 24085Latitude: 37° 38' 45" Longitude: -79° 48' 52"
ALPINEShoreline Access3180 Gilmers Mill RoadBuchanan, VA 24066Latitude: 37° 34’ 54.29” Longitude: -79° 36’ 10.14”
ROUTE 60 ACCESSShoreline AccessStuartsburg RoadBuena Vista, VA 24416Latitude: 37° 44’ 47.55” Longitude: -79° 22’ 20.05”
GALAShoreline Access16025 Botetourt RoadEagle Rock, VA 24085Latitude: 37° 41’ 29.59” Longitude: -79° 48’ 45.13”
GLEN WILTONShoreline Access81 Bridge StreetEagle Rock, VA 24085Latitude: 37°45' 02.9" Longitude: -79°48' 57.5”
EVANS TRACTShoreline Access4697 McKinney Hollow Rd.Clifton Forge, VA 24422Latitude: 37° 47’ 38.04” Longitude: -79° 45’ 29.88”
LOW MOORShoreline AccessState Rt. 1101Low Moor, VA 24457Latitude: 37° 48’ 0.25” Longitude: -79° 52’ 16.51”
CLIFTON FORGERIVER ACCESS Boat Ramp444 Verge St.Clifton Forge, VA 24422Latitude: 37° 48’ 44.51”Longitude: -79° 49’ 18.38”
SHARON PARK & RIVER ACCESSShoreline Access4017 Nicelytown Rd.Clifton Forge, VA 24422Latitude: 37° 49’ 6.30” Longitude: -79° 44’ 27.08”
HORSESHOE BENDConcrete Ramp6847 Narrow Passage RoadEagle Rock, VA 24085Latitude: 37° 35' 21"Longitude: -79° 43' 40"
SPRINGWOODConcrete Ramp131 Thrasher RoadBuchanan, VA 24066Latitude: 37° 32' 52"Longitude: -79° 44' 33"
GLASGOW (JAMES)Canoe/Kayak SlideLatitude: 37° 37' 24.8"Longitude: -79° 26' 45.3"
Natural BridgeState Park
BUCHANANConcrete Ramp, Shallow Water645 Lowe StreetBuchanan, VA 24066Latitude: 37° 31' 48" Longitude: -79° 40' 46"
ARCADIAShoreline Access1738 Arcadia RoadBuchanan, VA 24066 Latitude: 37° 33' 17" Longitude: -79° 38' 14"
JORDAN’S POINTShoreline AccessJordan’s Point ParkLexington, VA 24450Latitude: 37° 47' 36.24" Longitude: -79° 25' 52.97"
SNOWDENConcrete RampSnowden Boat RampBig Island, VA 24526Latitude: 37° 35' 44.3" Longitude: -79° 23' 22.9"
GLASGOW (MAURY)Concrete Ramp6 Jarvis TrailGlasgow, VA 24555Latitude: 37° 37' 28.95" Longitude: -79° 26' 40.01"
GLEN MAURY PARKShoreline Access101 Maury River DriveBuena Vista, VA 24416Latitude: 37° 43' 35.15" Longitude: -79° 21' 56.96"
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at
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TWIN RIVER OUTFITTERS653 Lowe StreetBuchanan, VA 24066(540) 261-7334www.canoevirginia.net
H&H OUTDOORS17518 Main StreetBuchanan, VA 24066(540) 254-2420www.handhoutdoors.com
ARCADIA ADVENTURES130 Arcadia RoadBuchanan, VA 24066(540) 817-4624
DEAD DRIFT OUTFITTERS(540) [email protected]
ROCK-ON CHARTERS(844) FISHNVArockoncharters.net
BLANE CHOCKLETT FISHING (540) [email protected]
WILDERNESS CANOE COMPANY631 James River RoadNatural Bridge Station, VA 24579(540) 291-2295wildernesscanoecompany.com
WALKABOUT OUTFITTER15 West Washington Street Lexington, VA 24450(540) 464-4453www.walkaboutoutfitter.com
River and Streams
National Forest
Public River Access
Class 1 Rapids
Class 2 Rapids
Class 3 Rapids
River Gauge
River Mile Marker
Campsites
Outfitters, Guides & Retailers
Main Roads
Bridges
Lodging
Fuel
Food
Wineries
River Hazard
Appalachian Trail
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Icon locations are approximate. Refer to listed addresses & GPS coordinates for exact locations.
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For info on paddling the Jackson or Cowpasture rivers, please visit AlleghanyHighlandsBlueway.com
The Upper James River Water Trail meanders
through beautiful Botetourt and Rockbridge
Counties. The trail is organized into sections,
each offering a unique river experience.
Select a section to explore and experience
unspoiled natural beauty as you float through
scenic valleys and rolling farmland. Keep your
eyes and ears open for wildlife and enjoy
views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some
Class I, II and III rapids along your journey will
provide thrills for all members of the family.
RIVER SAFETY TIPS
· Always wear a life jacket.
· Alcohol and paddling do not mix.
· Know the river level – avoid paddling in high water.
· Recognize hazards such as fallen trees and debris.
· Never paddle alone.
· Know and be prepared for the weather.
· Don’t paddle after dark.
· Know the section of river you are paddling and don’t paddle sections beyond your skill level.
BOATI NG ETIQUETTE
· Respect private property.
· Don’t litter – pack out all trash.
· Paddlers should pass fisherman quietly with lots of room so they can enjoy their trip.
· Boating parking lots get crowded, especially on weekends. Consider carpooling or paddling on weekdays.
· Ramps and access points should not be blocked – they are for launching and retrieving boats only.
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