Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Potter's Ford rapid presents a complex technical challenge with multiple mid-stream boulder obstacles and a narrow preferred line along the river's right side. Paddlers must navigate carefully to avoid potential pinning points and must read the water's flow to successfully thread between large rocks that create unpredictable hydraulics. While not exceptionally steep, the rapid requires precise boat control and strategic maneuvering to maintain a clean descent.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
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Put In
Rapid
N/A
Drainage area: ~107 sq.mi.
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rapids? Obstruction? Visual glitch?
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rock Maze Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Ledge
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Merge Right
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Rock Jumble
Rapid
N/A
Zig-Zag
Rapid
N/A
Pour-over/Wave/Hole
Rapid
N/A
The Piers
Rapid
N/A
Rapids
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3. Potter's Ford to Obed Junction
Obed
I-III
6.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater