Gauge Conditions

S F Catoctin Creek at Rt 698 near Waterford, VA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 4.0 – 12.0 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out rapid marks the final stretch before the Potomac Confluence, featuring a potentially complex exit point with shifting boulder placement that can create unpredictable water movement. Paddlers should carefully scout the river right exit and be prepared for potential obstructions or shallow areas during low water conditions, maintaining situational awareness as they approach the takeout zone.