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Hazard VA

Cattle Fences

Thornton - Sperryville to Rock Mills (Rt. 626) (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Rappahannock River at Remington, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 6.0 – 12.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Cattle Fences
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Cattle Fences features a narrow constriction with a technical entry that pushes paddlers toward a series of large, sharp-edged boulders on the river right. The rapid demands precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering to avoid potential pin hazards, with a recommended line that requires careful boat control through a tight, rocky channel.
Location
Type
Hazard
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Sperryville to Rock Mills (Rt. 626)
Thornton
II-III 6.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater