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Playspot VA Class III+

Shoulder Snapper / Sweetie Pie

Potomac - 4. Sandy Beach/O-Deck to Anglers Inn (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 5.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Shoulder Snapper / Sweetie Pie
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Shoulder SnapperThe hole river left in the last drop of the backchannel.  The sides of the hole can be played at 6.6ft, but the middle is shallow and trashy.
Levels: 6.7-6.9 ft
Boat: Playboat
Sweetie PieThe wave river left in the last drop of the backchannel. There is eddy service.

Levels: 7.0-8.2 ft
Boat: Longboat
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
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4. Sandy Beach/O-Deck to Anglers Inn
Potomac
II-III(IV) 2.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater