Shenandoah - 3. Millville, WV to Harpers Ferry (Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD) (WV)
Class III (III+ at higher and particular water levels). A large ledge rapid with numerous chutes and channels to choose from depending on water levels. The primary chute is the third from the left bank, although lately there has been an increasing use of the second chute from the left bank. The first chute against the left bank was once rumored to have some metal in it, either rebar or railroad debris, but it also is increasingly run for a boof move in that chute. There is a great playhole ("Smackdown Hotel") just below the third chute.
'Bull Falls' Playspot Levels:
Slot 1 - Boof Move 2-4' [Millville gage]
Slot 2 - straight through at all levels - the hole at the bottom easily punched on right side - more of a stopper to the left.
Slot 3 - classic standard line - set right angle - keep paddling and power through.
- 'Rodeo Drive' 3.5-4.5' (best 4.0') [Millville gage]
- 'Smackdown Hotel' 5-7.5' (no best level, stickiest at 6-6.5') [Millville]
Slot 4 - not considered runnable because there's no real feature, but pins are likely - no reward, much pinning risk.
Slot 5 - 4.5' and above[Millville gage] . Located at the right side of the main ledge. Usually considered a high water sneak when Slot 3 is deemed too high.
Far Right Creek Channel 5.0' or higher[Millville gage]- above the "Bull Falls" ledge is an entrance on the right side of the river to a high water side channel that sneaks around the "Bull Falls" ledge on the right. It has a number of Class III creek slides and can be fun. Two important considerations: 1.) this channel collects wood - expect it. 2.) You'll miss "Bull Falls", Bull's Tail, and "Lunch Rock Follies" as it joins the main channel below them.
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Rapid
II
Hazard
II
Playspot
II
Rapid
II+
Playspot
III
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