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Access Site VA

Put In - Boyds Mill (Intersection of VA 622 & VA 649 [Browntown Rd.])

Gooney Run

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: VA
County: Warren
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 38.83499000, -78.23206500
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Whitewater Run
III-IV+ Put-in Gooney Run - Boyds Mill (Intersection of VA 622 & VA 649 [Browntown Rd.]) to Karo Landing (Route 340)
78 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 2.56-4.25 ft
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1 run
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I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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III-IV+ Put-in at this location Boyds Mill (Intersection of VA 622 & VA 649 [Browntown Rd.]) to Karo Landing (Route 340)
3.9 mi 78 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Boyds Mill Put In is a whitewater access point located on Gooney Run in Warren County, Virginia, situated at the intersection of VA 622 and VA 649 (Browntown Road). This is a put-in location designed for paddlers looking to access Gooney Run for whitewater paddling activities. The site serves as a convenient starting point for kayakers and canoeists interested in running this section of the stream. Being a whitewater-specific access point, it caters to paddlers seeking moving water experiences rather than calm water activities.

As a whitewater put-in location, Boyds Mill is best suited for paddlers with experience handling rivers with current and potential rapids. Paddlers should be aware that whitewater streams can present varying hazards depending on water levels and conditions. Before launching, boaters should scout the water conditions and be familiar with the characteristics of Gooney Run during the season they plan to paddle. The access point's location along a state road intersection makes it relatively accessible by vehicle for those planning whitewater adventures in the Warren County area.