Maury River Goshen Pass Kayaking by JK Team | Mar 11, 2021 | Antix, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines | 3 comments Submitted by Adam Swett One of my favorite places to go in Virginia to hang out and boat is up on the Maury River in Goshen Pass just upriver of Rockbridge Baths. The drive over from central Virginia is beautiful and once there is so scenic and high quality paddling that I wish I lived closer to it. This winter we have been over there a few times boating and hiking. The gorge in there reminds a little bit of the Clackamas River gorge with the greenish water and road winding through. I always take my Antix or Antix 2.0 over there as the splats, spins and boofs abound in every rapid not to mention the surfing. There’s multiple splat spots where it’s possible to paddle back around or atain back up and splat over and over and over. So much fun up there. I’d guess this stretch of river is class II to IV and my favorite level is somewhere in-between 800 and 1800 cfs and for the most part this popular run usually has paddlers around to go with when it is running. Enjoy this gem as it is worth the drive! 3 Comments Jason Bowman on March 13, 2021 at 9:44 am Nice that Goshen Pass is getting some recognition outside of the 434/540 whitewater community. This is my local run. Isaac Hull dominated the race this year and is now the back-to-back champion of the Goshen Pass Race. I would encourage all skilled paddlers to visit the Blueridge/Appalachians of Virginia. Good runs in the area include Balcony Falls on the James River (II+ to -III), Bullpasture Gorge on the Bullpasture River (III+ to -IV), upper Goshen Pass on the Maury River (III+(IV)), lower Goshen Pass on the Maury River (III), Tye River (Nash to Massie Mills III to IV), North Fork of the Tye (V), and South Fork of the Tye (V). Just to illustrate my point that most outside of Virginia are unaware of Goshen Pass, I took a clinic with Ace Kayaking School on the Ocoee a few years back and none of the instructors there had even heard of Goshen Pass before. I brought it up because my goal in that clinic was to become more confident on Goshen Pass and attempt the New River Gorge by that Labor Day, which I accomplished both of those goals by the end of that season. Reply Hannah Humes on May 14, 2021 at 6:33 am We saw the race but weren’t sure who was sponsoring the event. I’ve dunked in the area for nearly 60yrs and loved it. We ran through on a business trip earlier this Spring and I couldn’t have been more delighted to see everyone so exhilarated about using the Pass. We used to go on our bottoms or in an inner tube when lucky but wouldn’t it be fun to kayak?! And in such beautiful surroundings…. FYI-we also saw a baby bear being chased by a large coyote so do keep your eyes peeled near the shoreline. Reply Rebecca Glass on January 13, 2024 at 8:18 pm Airbnb , The Shay and The Lima, 9674 Maury River Road, 2 miles from Goshen Pass. Shay has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one den. Lima has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, one den. Shared kitchen and laundry room. Plan to stay there during your adventures outdoors. Thanks Rebecca Glass 540 280 6142 Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Jason Bowman on March 13, 2021 at 9:44 am Nice that Goshen Pass is getting some recognition outside of the 434/540 whitewater community. This is my local run. Isaac Hull dominated the race this year and is now the back-to-back champion of the Goshen Pass Race. I would encourage all skilled paddlers to visit the Blueridge/Appalachians of Virginia. Good runs in the area include Balcony Falls on the James River (II+ to -III), Bullpasture Gorge on the Bullpasture River (III+ to -IV), upper Goshen Pass on the Maury River (III+(IV)), lower Goshen Pass on the Maury River (III), Tye River (Nash to Massie Mills III to IV), North Fork of the Tye (V), and South Fork of the Tye (V). Just to illustrate my point that most outside of Virginia are unaware of Goshen Pass, I took a clinic with Ace Kayaking School on the Ocoee a few years back and none of the instructors there had even heard of Goshen Pass before. I brought it up because my goal in that clinic was to become more confident on Goshen Pass and attempt the New River Gorge by that Labor Day, which I accomplished both of those goals by the end of that season. Reply
Hannah Humes on May 14, 2021 at 6:33 am We saw the race but weren’t sure who was sponsoring the event. I’ve dunked in the area for nearly 60yrs and loved it. We ran through on a business trip earlier this Spring and I couldn’t have been more delighted to see everyone so exhilarated about using the Pass. We used to go on our bottoms or in an inner tube when lucky but wouldn’t it be fun to kayak?! And in such beautiful surroundings…. FYI-we also saw a baby bear being chased by a large coyote so do keep your eyes peeled near the shoreline. Reply
Rebecca Glass on January 13, 2024 at 8:18 pm Airbnb , The Shay and The Lima, 9674 Maury River Road, 2 miles from Goshen Pass. Shay has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one den. Lima has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, one den. Shared kitchen and laundry room. Plan to stay there during your adventures outdoors. Thanks Rebecca Glass 540 280 6142 Reply
