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Description
Mason Creek is a busy, fun, but short roadside run. It makes a good creeking intro with plenty of practice for reading tight lines and eddy hopping. Watch for wood, bridge pilings, and the occasional rope/wire strung across the creek. The biggest rapid is a straightforward II+ or III- that comes near the end of the run, after the creek makes a 90-degree left turn, and can be seen from Kesslers Mill Rd. on the shuttle.
There's a painted gauge on the downstream side of a bridge piling near the pedestrian bridge at Orange Market. 3 feet is the likely minimum. While there's no online gauge, nearby Johns Creek can be used as a proxy. Look for medium high to high flows on Johns as an indicator.
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The put-in is a small pull-off at the intersection of Hwy. 311 and Carvins Cove Rd. (Rt. 740). Parking limited, consolidate if possible.
The takeout is 2 miles downstream on Kesslers Mill Rd., directly under the I-81 overpass, where there is plenty of parking next to the greenway.
Difficulty Classes
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