Whitewater Run VA Class II

5. South Martinsville to Sports Complex

Smith

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Gauge Conditions
Smith River at Martinsville, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 150.0 – 800.0 CFS

Probably good to go.

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Description
This is beautiful section of river, excellent Class II paddling with several ledge and some longer gravel bar rapids.   There are several batteau sluices and ancient fish weirs on this section. See Also: _Virginia Whitewater_, Roger Corbett (2000 ed.), p. 547. _Exploring Virginia's Waterways_, Ed Gertler (2022 ed.), p. 316. Smith Reaches: 1\. Iron Bridge Rd(Route 704) to Union Bridge Rd at backwater of Philpott Lake, Class II-III 2\. Philpot Dam to North Basset, 6.4 miles, II+ 3\. North Bassett to Fieldale, 8 miles, II 4\. Fieldale to Doe Run, 5 miles, II 6\. Sports Complex to Mitchell Bridge, 6 miles, II(III)
Difficulty
Class II
Length
4.4 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
36.6584, -79.8790
Take-out
36.6352, -79.8262
Shuttle Info
Putin: 280 Tensbury Drive Martinsville Henry County Parks and Recreation ramp located at the end of Tensbury Drive off Business Hwy 220, just north of Indian Heritage Campground and RV park. Takeout: 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton, VA 24054
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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