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Rapid VA Class III+

8 Ball

James - 5. Lower James through Richmond (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
James River near Richmond, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.8 – 14.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
8 Ball
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
"8 Ball" is an alternative line to "Second Break" it sets you up well to run other middle lines such as "Triple Drop" or "LuLu". Watch for wood.  8 Ball is runnable above 6.5 feet.  To run "8 Ball"go downstream and to the left of "X'S" River right of the old bridge pillar closest to the dam. Make sure you are left of the pyramid toppled over bridge pylon. Boof the slab! After the drop watch out for the second hole on the left, although small this hole can be very sticky. 
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
1.8 mi
Directions
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5. Lower James through Richmond
James
III-IV 2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater