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Put-in VA

Put In

Rapidan - 1. Shenandoah National Park to Route 29 (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Rapidan River near Culpeper, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4.0 – 6.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for the Rapidan River run through Shenandoah National Park, characterized by an initial boulder garden that requires precise maneuvering between rocky obstacles. Paddlers should be prepared for potential wood hazards and carefully scout the entry line, as the rapid sets the tone for the river's technical nature and demands attentive navigation through its initial boulder-strewn section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
15.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Shenandoah National Park to Route 29
Rapidan
II-IV 15.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater