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Rapid WV Class II-

Shallow Rapid

Cacapon - 5. Stoney Creek Store, Largent to Fishers Ford (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 2.0 – 8.6 FT
Photo
Shallow Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Shallow Rapid features numerous scattered rocks and small ledges that require precise maneuvering, with the main channel typically running tight along the river right side. Paddlers should be prepared to read and react quickly to avoid potential pin spots and navigate between exposed boulders, especially at lower water levels where the technical nature of the rapid becomes more pronounced.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II-
Mile Marker
7.4 mi
Directions
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5. Stoney Creek Store, Largent to Fishers Ford
Cacapon
I-II 9.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater