Little River (New River tributary) facts for kids
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The Little River at Snowville, Virginia, as viewed from approximately 1000 feet AGL looking towards the south-southeast.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Counties | Floyd VA, Montgomery VA, Pulaski VA |
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| Main source | Copper Hill, VA 2,756 ft (840 m) 37°04′41″N 80°06′42″W / 37.07806°N 80.11167°W |
| 2nd source | West Fork Little River Black Ridge, Floyd County, VA 2,487 ft (758 m) 36°51′28″N 80°23′14″W / 36.85778°N 80.38722°W |
| River mouth | New River Radford, Virginia, VA 1,795 ft (547 m) 37°04′55″N 80°34′40″W / 37.08194°N 80.57778°W |
| Length | 65 mi (105 km) |
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The Little River is a river in Virginia, United States. It's about 65 miles (105 km) long and flows into the New River. This river is known for its beautiful scenery and is a great place for outdoor activities.
Exploring the Little River
River's Journey
The Little River begins in Floyd County, Virginia. It actually starts from two different branches near the Blue Ridge Parkway. As it flows, the river forms part of the border between Floyd and Montgomery counties. Later, it flows along the border of Pulaski and Montgomery counties. Finally, the Little River joins the New River near the city of Radford. This happens just below the Claytor Lake dam.
Paddling and Fishing
The Little River is a popular spot for paddling, like kayaking or canoeing. The best times to go are usually in the spring or after heavy rains. The river has different sections with varying levels of difficulty. Some parts have easy rapids (Class 1 and 2). There are also a couple of more challenging rapids (Class 3) and one very difficult rapid (Class 4). Many parts of the river are stocked with trout by the Virginia Division of Game and Inland Fisheries. This means it's a great place for fishing!
