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Waterfall VA Class IV

Dismal Falls

Dismal Creek - Half a mile above falls to a mile below falls (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Wolf Creek near Narrows, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Dismal Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Dismal Falls is a steep, technical Class IV waterfall with a complex, multi-stage drop that requires precise boat positioning and aggressive line selection. Paddlers must navigate a narrow entrance chute with potential undercut rocks, then execute a tight move through a powerful hydraulic at the main drop, with significant consequences for missed lines. Scouting is mandatory, and rescue access is limited due to the remote terrain and steep surrounding landscape.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Half a mile above falls to a mile below falls
Dismal Creek
III-IV 4.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater