For info on paddling the Jackson 60 39 or Cowpasture rivers, please visit KERRS CREEK I-64 AlleghanyHighlandsBlueway.com EXIT 27 NATIONAL CLIFTON FORGE SHARON PARK & RIVER ACCESS FOREST Shoreline Access JACKSON RIVER ielt R lit re Latitude: 37° 49’ 6.30” Longitude: -79° 44’ 27.08” I-64 EXIT 24 CLIFTON FORGE RIVER ACCESS – Boat Ramp IRON GATE DAM WITH PORTAGE JORDAN’S POINT ere t Shoreline Access Jras it ar lit re 20.5 Latitude: 37° 48’ 44.51” eit LOW MOOR Latitude: 37° 47' 36.24" Longitude: -79° 49’ 18.38” WALKABOUT OUTFITTER Shoreline Access EVANS TRACT Longitude: -79° 25' 52.97" tate Rt West Washit treet Shoreline Access eit r ie ll R Latitude: 37° 48’ 0.25” ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY 20 lit re ALLEGHANY COUNTY alattitterm Longitude: -79° 52’ 16.51” Latitude: 37° 47’ 38.04” Longitude: -79° 45’ 29.88” LEXINGTON VISITOR CENTER ast Washit treet 0 HEAD eit COWPASTURE RIVER LEXINGTON OF THE leitviriiam RIVER SAFETY TIPS SOUTH RIVER The Upper James River Water Trail meanders Section One IRON GATE/LICK RUN R T t WT Shoreline Access · Always wear a life jacket. through beautiful Botetourt and Rockbridge MAURY RIVER le Wilt Ra .8 ale R Latitude: 37° 46' 26" · Alcohol and paddling do not mix. Longitude: -79° 46' 58" Counties. The trail is organized into sections, ROUTE 60 ACCESS · Know the river level – avoid paddling in high water. 60 703 each offering a unique river experience. 15 Shoreline Access · Recognize hazards such as fallen trees and debris. I-81 tartsr Ra 13 622 EXIT 188 ea ista Latitude: 37° 44’ 47.55” 633 Select a section to explore and experience GLEN WILTON · Never paddle alone. Longitude: -79° 22’ 20.05” · Know and be prepared for the weather. unspoiled natural beauty as you float through BUENA VISTA VISITOR CENTER GLEN WILTON · Don’t paddle after dark. ast th treet Shoreline Access scenic valleys and rolling farmland. Keep your 60 ea ista rie treet 4 ale R · Know the section of river you are paddling and leitviriiam Latitude: 37°45' 02.9" eyes and ears open for wildlife and enjoy DAM – NO PORTAGE 5 Longitude: -79°48' 57.5” don’t paddle sections beyond your skill level. BUENA VISTA views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some GLEN MAURY PARK Shoreline Access ar River rive Class I, II and III rapids along your journey will 12 ea ista 622 Latitude: 37° 43' 35.15" BOATING ETIQUETTE provide thrills for all members of the family. Longitude: -79° 21' 56.96" 501

· Respect private property. 10 · Don’t litter – pack out all trash. 10 · Paddlers should pass fisherman quietly with lots of room so they can enjoy their trip. 663 · Boating parking lots get crowded, especially on River Road Section Two weekends. Consider carpooling or paddling WT t on weekdays. GALA · Ramps and access points should not be blocked – 622 they are for launching and retrieving boats only. GALA BUFFALO CREEK Shoreline Access tetrt Ra 11.3 Section Eleven ale R 5 atite Section Three ite UR R t W t R R I-81 EXIT 180 501

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NATURAL BRIDGE STATION GLASGOW (JAMES) 60 55 Canoe/Kayak Slide 59 608 Latitude: 37° 37' 24.8" Section Ten 782 Longitude: -79° 26' 45.3" W 20 688 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at t W 708 609 Natural Bridge WILDERNESS CANOE COMPANY Gilmers Mill Road James River Ra atral rie tati SNOWDEN JAMES RIVER ileressaempam SNOWDEN CATAWBA CREEK 25 Concrete Ramp ALPINE e at Ramp 63.7 Shoreline Access i sla 622 759 48 ilmers ill Ra Latitude: 37° 35' 44.3" haa Rocky Run Road Longitude: -79° 23' 22.9" – Latitude: 37° 34’ 54.29” 50 DAM NO PORTAGE Longitude: -79° 36’ 10.14” 65

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