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Put-in VA

Put In

Potomac - 3. Great Falls (VA Lines) (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.5 – 4.0 FT

very few run this in the upper 3's as a swim would be life threatening. Bad Hole at the top of the 2nd rapid. Spout goes on the far right.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial access point for the Great Falls section of the Potomac, marking the start of a technically demanding and consequential run through narrow, boulder-strewn channels. Paddlers must carefully navigate the complex entry and be prepared for quick decision-making, as the rapid sets the tone for the challenging whitewater that follows. Precise boat positioning and a clean launch are critical, with limited margin for error due to the surrounding rocky terrain and potential hydraulic features.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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3. Great Falls (VA Lines)
Potomac
V 0.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater