Flatliner Falls
Blackwater - 1. Below Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence (WV)
Gauge Conditions
Zone Dogg swears 200 is a good level and its been done lower, but its manky creeking. above 275 is ideal. Low water also exposes several pin rocks and sieves
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Description
The river winds to the right quickly through some small holes that lead to Flatliner Falls. Two paddlers have died here 18 months apart. This is a simple 4 foot ledge that should be run in the center. Not on the left. Much of the water is channelized on the left, where it falls onto a shallow pin rock under the ledge. There have been numerous close calls here and 2 fatalities, despite the fact that this is the most notorious pin spot on the river. Starting from the river right eddy is probably best. Stay in the center, on top of the thin current flowing over the smooth slab. Go off the tip of the center of the convex shaped ledge. Most of the water is falling off to the left--to a deadly undercut. Don't be on the left. There will be a square boulder on the bottom right next to where you should land. Don't go left!!!
Click here for a description, with photos, courtesy of JB Seay.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (18)
Hazard
V+
Rapid
V
Rapid
IV
Rapid
IV+
Rapid
IV+
Hazard
IV+
Waterfall
V
Hazard
V
Hazard
V+
Hazard
V
Hazard
V
Rapid
IV
Hazard
IV+
Hazard
V
Hazard
V
Hazard
V
Rapid
N/A
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
American Whitewater