Access Site
VA
Osborne Pike Landing
Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Richmond, VA
County: Henrico County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.40100687, -77.38599232
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
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III-IV
Upstream from here (9.2 mi from take-out)
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (10.3 mi from take-out)
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
116 mi away
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
139 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
144 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
153 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
156 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
158 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
163 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
167 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
169 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I
168 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Osborne Pike Landing offers convenient access to the James River for kayakers, canoeists, and small boat owners. This boat launch site features three double boat slips and a dedicated canoe/kayak launch area. An accessible fishing pier extends out into the river, providing opportunities for shore-based anglers as well.
The James River at this location is a major waterway, classified as a headwater stream of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. With a total length of over 1,100 miles and an average flow of over 12,700 cubic feet per second, paddlers can expect a fairly large, powerful river system. The gentle 2 ft/mile average gradient suggests a generally calm, navigable stretch of the James near Osborne Pike Landing.
Nearby Osborne Park provides additional amenities like trails, picnic areas, and a playground for visitors looking to spend time off the water. However, specific hours of operation or fees for the boat launch are not publicly available. Paddlers and boaters are advised to check local resources for the latest information before visiting Osborne Pike Landing.
The James River at this location is a major waterway, classified as a headwater stream of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. With a total length of over 1,100 miles and an average flow of over 12,700 cubic feet per second, paddlers can expect a fairly large, powerful river system. The gentle 2 ft/mile average gradient suggests a generally calm, navigable stretch of the James near Osborne Pike Landing.
Nearby Osborne Park provides additional amenities like trails, picnic areas, and a playground for visitors looking to spend time off the water. However, specific hours of operation or fees for the boat launch are not publicly available. Paddlers and boaters are advised to check local resources for the latest information before visiting Osborne Pike Landing.
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