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The Rakes Millpond can be found on the Woolwine USGS quad topo map. Rakes Millpond is a reservoir in Floyd County in the state of Virginia. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 36.8665, -80.2839 and the altitude is 2484 feet (757 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Rakes Millpond should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Rakes Millpond are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 36.8665
Longitude: -80.2839
Elevation: 2484 ft (757 m)
Locator Map - Rakes Millpond
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Local Weather
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Saturday:
High: 34°F - Low: 15°F
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Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers...mainly in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Windy and cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature falling into the mid 20s in the afternoon. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 30 percent. Wind chill values as low as 8 above.
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Sunday:
High: 29°F - Low: 15°F
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Sunny and blustery. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph...decreasing to 40 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 6 below in the morning.
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Monday:
High: 43°F - Low: 29°F
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Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. Wind chill values as low as 5 above in the morning.
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Tuesday:
High: 42°F - Low: 33°F
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Cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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Wednesday:
High: 48°F - Low: 32°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
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Thursday:
High: 49°F - Low: 35°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.
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Nearby Trails
Rock Castle Gorge Day Hike (Distance: 2.9 mi)
A streamside exploration of a scenic valley in the Rocky Knob Recreation Area imparts a startling sense of what life was like for early-twentieth-century mountain residents.
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From the guidebook "Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Woolwine, VA - Hiking - length:10.6 mi
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From the guidebook "Best Bike Rides in the South"
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Floyd, VA - Road Biking - length:31.3 mi
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Rocky Knob Day Hike (Distance: 4.4 mi)
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From the guidebook "Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Woolwine, VA - Hiking - length:1.1 mi
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Rocky Knob Recreation Area (Distance: 5.2 mi)
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Meadows of Dan, VA - Hiking - length:3.1 mi
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Smart View Loop Trail (Distance: 6.8 mi)
A picnic area loop that offers more, this trail mixes meadows with a deep stream drainage, a visit to a century-old cabin, and a wander through scenic forests.
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Floyd, VA - Hiking - length:3 mi
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The Days Inn Christiansburg invites you to stay in comfortable rooms with affordable rates. Relax and unwind in our onsite restaurant and lounge. We offer both smoking and non-smoking rooms each avai...
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2635 Roanoke Street
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Price from: $50
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2430 Roanoke St.
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Price from: $55
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Price from: $159
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2725 ROANOKE ST.
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Price from: $99
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