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Waterfall VA Class V

Johnny Wise's Hole

Staton's Creek - Staton's Falls to Pedlar River (VA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 700.0 CFS
Photo
Johnny Wise's Hole
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

"Johnny Wise's Hole" (or "Johnny Wise's Falls") is a 12-15' slightly-sloping waterfall into a slick-sided pool. WARNING: This drop has a surprisingly dangerous recirculation. There have been at least two close calls with paddlers swimming at the base of the falls. The hole at the base of the falls is very sticky and hard to escape. The slick rock walls do nothing to help swimmers escape the water. Locals claim that a fisherman lost his life here many years ago. Set safety at the base of the falls.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
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Staton's Falls to Pedlar River
Staton's Creek
V 0.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater