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Waterfall VA Class V

Crazy Creek Waterfall

Piney Run (Potomac trib.) - Loudoun Heights to Potoma Wayside (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Piney Run near Lovettsville, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.5 – 4.5 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Crazy Creek Waterfall
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Crazy Creek Waterfall is a technical Class V drop with a steep 15-foot vertical descent that demands precise boat positioning and immediate route selection. Paddlers must navigate a narrow, boulder-constricted entry with minimal margin for error, followed by a vertical plunge into a highly aerated hydraulic that can quickly recirculate boats and swimmers, requiring expert-level skills and precise execution of the entry and drop.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
1.8 mi
Directions
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Loudoun Heights to Potoma Wayside
Piney Run (Potomac trib.)
III-IV(V) 1.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater