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Put-in VA

Put In

Cowpasture - 1. Shaw Fork (Route 250) to Route 625 bridge (VA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Bullpasture River at Williamsville, VA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 175.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

175 is the suggested minimum for starting at the Cowpasture/Bullpasture confluence. Gertler suggests 300 as a minimum for paddling above the Bullpasture confl

Cowpasture River near Clifton Forge, VA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 370.0 – 20,000.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid serves as the entry point for this river section, with a relatively straightforward approach that allows boaters to assess downstream conditions. The rapid itself appears to have minimal technical challenges, primarily serving as a transition zone between the put-in location and the subsequent river segment.