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Take-out VA

Take Out

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

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 3.3 – 4.0 FT

stout level for Grace, and the Fingers are fluffy. Flatliner (Ring finger) can be boofed at these levels.

Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out is the terminal rapid at the end of the Great Falls section, marking the conclusion of a technically demanding run through powerful hydraulics and granite ledges. Paddlers must carefully navigate a complex series of drops and narrow channels, with multiple potential line choices that require precise boat positioning and skilled maneuvering to avoid potential pinning or broaching hazards. While not classified with a specific difficulty rating, this rapid demands full attention and advanced whitewater skills due to its complex rock formations and potential for consequential water movements.
Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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3. Great Falls (Center Lines)
Potomac
V+ 0.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater