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Rapid VA Class IV-

Bridge Rapid

Piney River (Nelson County) - 1.) The "Big Piney" (Alhambra to VA. 827 ['Perkins Mill Rd'] Woodson) (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Piney River at Piney River, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 450.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

400 to 450 is a good guide to minimum flow. The upper range of flow will, of course, vary depending on individual groups' skill level and disposition.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Bridge Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

"Bridge" rapid is the "last bigger rapid," according to Ethan Harris. It comes after paddling under a bridge. In the photo of Ethan, the level is around zero on the take-out bridge gauge.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV-
Mile Marker
2.6 mi
Directions
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1.) The "Big Piney" (Alhambra to VA. 827 ['Perkins Mill Rd'] Woodson)
Piney River (Nelson County)
III-IV 3.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater