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Access Site VA

Put-in

James River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Richmond, VA
County:
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 37.51426100, -77.47264300
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV+ Put-in Reedy Creek - Crossroads Coffee Through Forest Hill Park
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Reedy Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Reedy Creek at Richmond is a medium-sized river system with a total length of 35.80 miles and moderate gradient of 1.3 feet per mile. The put-in location offers access to a stream order 4 waterway with an average flow of 118.67 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.21 feet per second, making it suitable for paddling activities. The elevation ranges from 15.80m to 30.00m with a total drop of 47 feet, providing varied paddling conditions across the drainage area of 180 square miles.

Paddlers should be aware that Reedy Creek drains a substantial watershed and experiences moderate water velocities typical of small rivers. The average flow rate indicates consistent water movement, though actual conditions will vary seasonally with precipitation patterns. The stream gradient and flow characteristics suggest this is an established paddling corridor suitable for recreational boating, though paddlers should check current water levels and weather conditions before launching.

The Richmond location provides convenient access to this waterway in the Richmond area of Virginia. Paddlers planning to use this put-in should gather local information about current conditions, access restrictions, and any facility amenities available at the site before arrival.