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 i el t R li t r e 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 er e t Shoreline Access J r a s i t ar li t r e 20.5 Latitude: 37° 48’ 44.51” e i t 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 Washi t treet Shoreline Access e i t r i e ll R Latitude: 37° 48’ 0.25” ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY 20 li t r e ALLEGHANY COUNTY al a t t itter m Longitude: -79° 52’ 16.51” Latitude: 37° 47’ 38.04” Longitude: -79° 45’ 29.88” LEXINGTON VISITOR CENTER ast Washi t treet 0 HEAD e i t COWPASTURE RIVER LEXINGTON OF THE JAMES RIVER le i t vir i ia m RIVER SAFETY TIPS SOUTH RIVER The Upper James River Water Trail meanders Section One IRON GATE/LICK RUN R T t W T Shoreline Access · Always wear a life jacket. through beautiful Botetourt and Rockbridge MAURY RIVER le Wilt R a .8 a le 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 t arts r R a 13 622 EXIT 188 e a 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 e a ista ri e treet 4 a le R · Know the section of river you are paddling and le i t vir i ia m 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 a r River rive Class I, II and III rapids along your journey will 12 e a 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 W T 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 tet rt R a 11.3 Section Eleven a le R 5 atit e Section Three it e UR R t W t R R I-81 EXIT 180 501
CRAIG CREEK CRAIG CREEK Shoreline Access atters Trail 15.2 a le R Latitude: 37° 38' 45" Longitude: -79° 48' 52" 622 15 EAGLE ROCK
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BOTETOURT COUNTY GLASGOW (MAURY) Section Four Concrete Ramp Jarvis Trail 0.1 ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY R R t R las NATURAL BRIDGE GLASGOW atit e I-81 it e AMHERST COUNTY EXIT 175 Natural Bridge 130 State Park
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 R a at ral ri e tati SNOWDEN JAMES RIVER il er ess a e mpa m SNOWDEN CATAWBA CREEK 25 Concrete Ramp ALPINE e at Ramp 63.7 Shoreline Access i sla 622 759 48 ilmers ill R a Latitude: 37° 35' 44.3" ha a Rocky Run Road Longitude: -79° 23' 22.9" – Latitude: 37° 34’ 54.29” 50 DAM NO PORTAGE Longitude: -79° 36’ 10.14” 65
Section Five HORSESHOE BEND ALPINE 608 R t R W Concrete Ramp JAMES RIVER arr assa e R a 28.9 30 a le R Section Seven Section Section Nine Latitude: 37° 35' 21" – NO PORTAGE 635 Longitude: -79° 43' 40" U t R t DAM Eight W 501 BOTETOURT COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY ast ai treet SPRINGWOOD R i astle Concrete Ramp t Thrasher R a tet rtva v 635 32.5 I-81 ha a EXIT 168 Latitude: 37° 32' 52" BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Longitude: -79° 44' 33" ARCADIA ADVENTURES 614 630 FINCASTLE r a ia R a 45 ha a 630 ARCADIA
I-81 ARCADIA EXIT 167 40 BUCHANAN Shoreline614 Access r a ia R a Concrete Ramp, Shallow Water 43.5 ha a e treet 37.3 ha a Latitude: 37° 33' 17" Latitude: 37° 31' 48" Longitude: -79° 38' 14" NATIONAL DAM – NO PORTAGE Section Six Longitude: -79° 40' 46" BIG ISLAND R W t U FOREST
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