This is swiftwater Class II paddling with two rapids that are Class II. Water is too swift at release levels for rank beginners but with any previous experience most paddlers will do fine.
One major tributary that comes in about half way is Town Creek. To see what Town Creek is adding to the level check the
next gage downstream at Bassett.
See Also:
_Virginia Whitewater_, Roger Corbett (2000 ed.), p. 545.
_Exploring Virginia's Waterways_, Ed Gertler (2022 ed.), p. 315.
Smith Reaches:
1\. Iron Bridge Rd(Route 704) to Union Bridge Rd at backwater of Philpott Lake, Class II-III
3\. North Bassett to Fieldale, 8 miles, II
4\. Fieldale to Doe Run, 5 miles, II
5\. South Martinsville to Sports Complex, 4 miles, II
6\. Sports Complex to Mitchell Bridge, 6 miles, II(III)