Walker Creek

Did the section from Rt 100 access at the junction of Big and Little Walker Creeks.

The low water bridge takeout was completely submerged, not visible but for a river wide hydraulic below. There is an eddy on river right at the bridge that we used one boat at a time to takeout. Have a plan and exercise caution.

Could possibly sneak far right but this takeout is much better than continuing to Farley Wayside.

Easily paddlable up to 400cfs... Can be done down to 250cfs with some scraping.

Looking at north slope of Walker Mountain between Poplar Hill and Staffordsville.

We paddled the lower 8 miles of this stretch which is probably the best section of the creek. This is a beautiful stretch of creek that is class I-II and, I've been told, is a favorite fishing spot, too. Minimum level is generally around 350-400 cfs. We paddled it at 650 cfs and had a very enjoyable trip with plenty of water.

About 3 miles into the trip, pay attention to the cliffs on the right. A pair of bald eagles have been spotted nesting in the area and they are sometimes visible - especially in the spring.

The best putin for this stretch is at Rt 100. There is a park on the upstream side of the bridge that has plenty of parking.

The best takeout is on the New at the Ripplemead access point; just upstream of the Rt 460 bridge. To get to it, get off of Rt 460 at the first westbound exit to Pearisburg. At the end of the ramp, turn away from the town of Pearisburg and follow the road downhill and under the Rt 460 bridge. Look for a pull off on the left after crossing the RR tracks and going under the bridge; about a 1/4 mile upstream of the bridge.