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Put-in VA

Short Put in - Newport River Access

Shenandoah, S. Fork - 1.) Old Spotswood Trail (Bus U.S. 33) Elkton VA to Luray (U.S. 211) (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
S F Shenandoah River at Front Royal, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1.5 – 6.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Short Put in - Newport River Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Short Put In offers a straightforward river entry point with minimal technical challenges, primarily serving as an access location for boaters launching onto the South Fork Shenandoah. Paddlers should anticipate a relatively calm entry with standard river conditions typical of this section between Elkton and Luray. Careful boat positioning and standard river navigation skills are recommended when utilizing this access point.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
22.0 mi
Directions
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1.) Old Spotswood Trail (Bus U.S. 33) Elkton VA to Luray (U.S. 211)
Shenandoah, S. Fork
I-II 30.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater