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Rapid VA Class III

6th rapid

Difficult Run - Old Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to Potomac R. (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Difficult Run near Great Falls, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 110.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
6th rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This rapid offers a putin pool just above for this portaging/setting safety for the Canyon rapid.  The river left slot has serious pinning potential and the right right slot has a series of shallow rocks that must be avoided.  Best run far left of the river right slot.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.8 mi
Directions
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Old Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to Potomac R.
Difficult Run
III-IV(V+) 0.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater