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Hazard VA Class III+

Chainsaw

Gooney Run - Boyds Mill (Intersection of VA 622 & VA 649 [Browntown Rd.]) to Karo Landing (Route 340) (VA)

Gauge Conditions
Primary
Runnable: 2.6 – 4.3 FT
Photo
Chainsaw
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This rapid is at a left bend in the creek. The final drops pick up wood easily, so ease into it down the left side or scout. There is an eddy on the far left 3/4 of the way down and several routes depending on the wood situation.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
3.0 mi
Directions
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Boyds Mill (Intersection of VA 622 & VA 649 [Browntown Rd.]) to Karo Landing (Route 340)
Gooney Run
III-IV+ 3.9 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater