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Take-out VA

Take Out

Powell, South Fork - South Fork Gorge (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Powell River at Big Stone Gap, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,500.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out is a technical rapid located in the South Fork Gorge, characterized by its narrow channel and potential for pin hazards among scattered boulder gardens. Paddlers must carefully navigate the constricted flow, maintaining precise boat positioning to avoid potential entrapment points and selecting a clean line through the rocky terrain. While specific difficulty ratings are unclear, the rapid demands focused attention and advanced boat control skills.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
4.0 mi
Directions
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South Fork Gorge
Powell, South Fork
V+ 0.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater