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Put-in VA

Put In

Back Creek (South R. trib) - Sherando Lake to South River (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
South River at Harriston, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial entry point for the Back Creek run, providing paddlers with their first taste of the river's character. While specific details are limited, the rapid likely marks the transition from Sherendo Lake and offers an initial assessment of water conditions and potential challenges for the downstream section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
9.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Sherando Lake to South River
Back Creek (South R. trib)
II-III 9.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater