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Rapid VA

SR676 / Back Creek Road

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

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.

Photo
SR676 / Back Creek Road
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This section of Back Creek lacks sufficient documented rapids or definitive water features to assign a precise difficulty rating. While potentially runnable during high water events, limited information exists about specific navigational challenges or hazards. Paddlers should scout thoroughly and be prepared for potential unmarked obstacles or changing riverbed conditions.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
4.2 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