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Rapid VA Class II

Jacuzzi Channel/Jacuzzi rapid

Potomac - 2. GW Canal Loop or Violettes Lock to Pennyfield Lock (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 6.8 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Then there is a large island that splits the channel. To the right is the Jacuzzi Channel which leads to the Jacuzzi rapid, which is a small ledge that has both left and right chutes that can be run. The center of the ledge forms a small area of swirling water that at certain water levels and circumstances become jacuzzi like. For a considerable period of time (2020-2024), a large wood pile blocked passage in this channel.  As of June 2025, the wood pile has moved on and the jacuzzi channel is now open.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. GW Canal Loop or Violettes Lock to Pennyfield Lock
Potomac
II 3.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater