5th rapid (Canyon rapid)
Difficult Run - Old Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to Potomac R. (VA)
Gauge Conditions
Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.
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Description
This is a technical and fairly scary looking rapid complicated by the cave on the left at the bottom of the final drop and the significant hydrolic at the bottom of this drop as well. There's something of a sneak available in the approach at higher water on the right. The main line is starting left and working your way right through a series of ledges which are complicated by rocks in their reception and a strong current pushing left.
This drop is considered a mandatory portage by most.
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Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
American Whitewater