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Description
The Rivanna is a Virginia State Scenic River. It's a bit more placid than some of its Piedmont cousins.
The trip starts after a 8 foot dam at the end of East Market St in Charlottesville. The putin is near a sewage treatment plant. There are a few Class I/II riffles and ledges along its 4 mile length. The takeout according to Grove is river left on Randolph Rd., a 1/4 mile after the 729 bridge.
You can continue for another 30 miles or so below Shadwell to the confluence with the James. The first 15 mile section has mild action and is suitable for overnight camping. The next section is pretty flat.