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Rapid WV

Champe Rocks

Potomac, North Fork of South Branch - 4. Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon · WV

American Whitewater 38.8947, -79.3167

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Gauge Conditions

N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 470.0 – 3,110.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Champe Rocks
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

At Champe Rocks, paddlers encounter a complex rocky section with multiple potential routes that demand precise navigation and technical maneuvering. The rapid's boulder-strewn descent requires careful line selection to avoid potential pinning hazards, with specific attention needed to water levels that can dramatically alter the rapid's character and difficulty.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.4 mi
Directions
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4. Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon
Potomac, North Fork of South Branch
I-III 9.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater