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Put-in DC

Put In

Rock Creek - Rock Creek Park [a subsection of 2. Beach Dr. below East-West Hwy. to the Potomac] (DC)

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Gauge Conditions
Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive Washington, DC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 600.0 CFS

optimum range 300 to 600. lower levels impart a technical feel catching eddies and dodging rocks. above 600 it begins to get pushy and the holes get sticky

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is a straightforward entry point to the Rock Creek whitewater run, characterized by a gentle put-in with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential debris and low water conditions typical of urban creek runs, and carefully scout entry points before launching.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
2.1 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Rock Creek Park [a subsection of 2. Beach Dr. below East-West Hwy. to the Potomac]
Rock Creek
II-III(IV) 2.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater