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Hazard MD

495 Pile Up

Cabin John Creek - River Road to Potomac (MD)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive Washington, DC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 325.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
495 Pile Up
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The pylons for the beltway have collected numerous trees stopping the flow,  mirroring the rush our traffic above. Typically portaged on the river right side.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.3 mi
Directions
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River Road to Potomac
Cabin John Creek
II-III 2.9 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater