Hazel River facts for kids
The Hazel River is a river in northern Virginia, United States. It flows for about 47.8 miles (76.9 kilometers). This river is a tributary of the Rappahannock River. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.
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Discover the Hazel River
The Hazel River starts in Shenandoah National Park. This park is a beautiful natural area. From there, the river flows mostly towards the east. It passes through two counties in Virginia: Rappahannock County and Culpeper County.
Part of a Big Water System
The Hazel River is part of a much larger water system. This system is called the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river, lake, or ocean. So, all the water from the Hazel River eventually makes its way to the Chesapeake Bay.
Where the Hazel River Ends
The Hazel River eventually joins the Rappahannock River. This meeting point is about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) northwest of a town called Remington. When two rivers join, the smaller one usually flows into the larger one.
Rivers That Join the Hazel
The Hazel River has its own tributaries. These are smaller rivers that flow into it. The two largest ones are:
- The Hughes River: This river joins the Hazel River where Rappahannock and Culpeper counties meet.
- The Thornton River: This river flows into the Hazel River within Culpeper County.
