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Put-in VA

Put In

Hardware, S. Fork - South Garden (Route 631) to Hardware River (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Hardware River below Briery Run near Scottsville, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 750.0 – 7,500.0 CFS

Upper limit 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 access point for the South Garden section, offering paddlers a straightforward entry into the Hardware River. The rapid itself appears to be a basic put-in with minimal technical features, likely serving more as a launching point than a significant whitewater challenge. Boaters should assess water levels and potential obstacles near the entry point before launching.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
7.5 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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South Garden (Route 631) to Hardware River
Hardware, S. Fork
II-IV 8.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater