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Rapid VA Class III

Cemetery

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
Cemetery
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Cemetery Rapid is a river left line that runs parallel with Hollywood Rapid. Cemetery is sometimes run after playing at Grumman instead of ferrying across the river to Hollywood. Cemetery is also used for a high water alternative to Hollywood. To run Cemetery paddle below and parallel to Hollywood Dam. Look for a line left of some taller rocks. Run left to right and follow the current. This is a fun and often overlooked section of the James.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.9 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