Access Site
VA
Lock 10 - Take-Out
City: Bethesda, VA
County: Montgomery
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.97155700, -77.16838000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
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Put-in
Potomac - 6. Lock 10 to Sycamore Island
Current Conditions
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• 2.40-5.60 ft
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta
About This Access Site
Lock 10 Take-Out is a whitewater access point on the Potomac River located in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Virginia. This site serves as an egress point for paddlers running whitewater sections of the Potomac and is primarily used by kayakers and canoeists finishing their runs through the local rapids and current. The take-out location provides access to the river in an area known for moderate whitewater activity.
As a dedicated take-out site, Lock 10 is designed to facilitate the removal of boats from the water after whitewater paddling. Paddlers should be aware of the fast-moving current typical of this section of the Potomac River and plan their approach accordingly. The site's primary function is to serve as an exit point rather than a launch location, making it essential for trips that begin upstream.
As a dedicated take-out site, Lock 10 is designed to facilitate the removal of boats from the water after whitewater paddling. Paddlers should be aware of the fast-moving current typical of this section of the Potomac River and plan their approach accordingly. The site's primary function is to serve as an exit point rather than a launch location, making it essential for trips that begin upstream.