City: Wingina, VA
County: Nelson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.66932558, -78.71476171
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
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Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Upstream from here (30.5 mi from take-out)
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
Upstream from here (46.8 mi from take-out)
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
76 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
I-II
51 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
61 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
64 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
67 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
71 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
74 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
76 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I-II
82 mi away
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
III-IV
87 mi away
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Midway is a boat ramp access point on the James River in Nelson County, Virginia, near Wingina. The James River at this location is a large river system with an average flow of 668 cubic feet per second and a velocity of approximately 2.4 feet per second. The river in this section has a gentle gradient of about 1 foot per mile, making it generally suitable for paddling and boating activities.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the James River is a significant waterway with a drainage area of over 10,000 square miles. The water conditions here tend toward slower moving current typical of this elevation range. The site's location near Wingina provides access to this popular Virginia waterway, though specific amenities at this particular access point are not documented in the available data.
When planning a trip from Midway, consider that the James River stretches 707 miles total and offers various paddling opportunities depending on your skill level and desired distance. Water levels and conditions can vary seasonally, so it's advisable to check current conditions before launching.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the James River is a significant waterway with a drainage area of over 10,000 square miles. The water conditions here tend toward slower moving current typical of this elevation range. The site's location near Wingina provides access to this popular Virginia waterway, though specific amenities at this particular access point are not documented in the available data.
When planning a trip from Midway, consider that the James River stretches 707 miles total and offers various paddling opportunities depending on your skill level and desired distance. Water levels and conditions can vary seasonally, so it's advisable to check current conditions before launching.