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Rapid VA Class III

Murat Ledge

Buffalo Creek (Maury Trib) - Effinger (VA 251) to Buffalo Forge (VA 70) (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Buffalo Creek near Hampden Sydney, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Murat Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

As VA 251 leaves the right bank and starts uphill you will see a horizon line approaching.  This creek wide ledge is an abrupt 4 foot drop that is most easily run on river left at lower levels.  At higher levels both sides of ledge can be run.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
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Effinger (VA 251) to Buffalo Forge (VA 70)
Buffalo Creek (Maury Trib)
I-II+(III) 11.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater