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Rapid VA Class III

Falls Hill Rapid

Holston, North Fork - 2. Clinch Mt. Landing to Hayters Gap (Rt. 80) (VA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Photo
Falls Hill Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Odd river-geology interaction here with ledges almost parallel with the flow, shifting the water to the right.  The rapid is best scouted from the road during the shuttle.  Most of the volume is on the far right; enter 10-15 feet off the right bank.  To portage, stay left, land on a ledge, and pull your boat over.  At higher flows there are probably some alternate routes on the left.  Below the rapid there's a good surfing wave with excellent eddy service on the right bank.  Photo taken at 700 cfs.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
7.4 mi
Directions
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2. Clinch Mt. Landing to Hayters Gap (Rt. 80)
Holston, North Fork
II(III) 11.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater