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Put-in VA

Put In

Back Creek (Roanoke R. trib) - Starkey Ball Fields to Franklin Road (Hwy.220) (VA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Back Creek near Dundee, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 190.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid offers a straightforward access point at Starkey Park, with paddlers launching near the soccer fields for a downstream run. While no specific technical challenges are noted, boaters should survey the river conditions and potential debris near the entry point, maintaining standard awareness of local water levels and potential obstacles.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Starkey Ball Fields to Franklin Road (Hwy.220)
Back Creek (Roanoke R. trib)
I-III 6.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater