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Longest River Runs in Virginia

The longest mapped river runs in Virginia, ranked from 228 named reaches in the Paddling Hubs network. Reach lengths come from USGS hydrography, so these are real river miles, not estimates.

In this scope: 228 reaches · 1,471 mi

  1. Rappahannock RiverVirginia Outdoor Center32 mi
  2. Pamunkey RiverRVA Paddlesports31.1 mi
  3. James RiverJames River Reeling & Rafting29.6 mi
  4. Craig CreekTwin River Outfitters25.4 mi
  5. Pasquotank RiverAdventure Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard24 mi
  6. Chickahominy RiverRiverside Outfitters20.1 mi
  7. Roanoke RiverTwin River Outfitters20 mi
  8. Maury RiverTwin River Outfitters19.7 mi
  9. Appomattox RiverWaterfrontRVA at Tredegar Boat Ramp18.9 mi
  10. Potomac RiverHarpers Ferry Adventure Center18.8 mi
  11. New RiverNew River Outdoor Adventures18.7 mi
  12. Little Annemessex RiverBurnham Guides Paddle & Bike18.6 mi
  13. Slate RiverJames River Reeling & Rafting18.3 mi
  14. Willis RiverJames River Reeling & Rafting17.9 mi
  15. Rivanna RiverJames River Reeling & Rafting17.7 mi
  16. Cedar CreekFront Royal River Adventures16.1 mi
  17. South Anna RiverRVA Paddlesports15.9 mi
  18. North Anna RiverVirginia Outdoor Center14.7 mi
  19. Catawba CreekTwin River Outfitters14.6 mi
  20. Rockfish RiverJames River Reeling & Rafting13.9 mi
  21. Rapidan RiverVirginia Outdoor Center13.8 mi
  22. Cripple CreekNew River Outdoor Adventures13.4 mi
  23. Northwest RiverAdventure Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard13.3 mi
  24. Catoctin CreekHarpers Ferry Adventure Center12.4 mi
  25. Nansemond RiverTula Paddle Sports Stand up Paddleboard & Kayaking12.4 mi

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