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Playspot VA Class II+

Corner Rapid

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
Corner Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Corner is downstream of First Break as the James makes a right turn around Belle Isle. Corner offers a couple of play opportunities: Corner Pocket is river right just below some big rocks and river left are some front surfing wave and a 360 hole at lower water. Get the bow up when running the last ledge on the left line as it is backed up by a submerged, parallel ledge.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
1.0 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