Golf Course Rapids (Cooke's Mill)

A lower class III at 2-2.5' that quickly becomes a strong III at higher levels. Novices should scout from river left by the old locks and mill race of Cooke's Mill. Paddlers of lower skill can sneak this rapid on the left without much trouble and only a few bumps. More skilled paddlers will find the river-right route over three drops into decent sized holes will be far more fun and challenging. The final hole offers excellent play and surfing opportunities.

During covid boaters discovered they could paddle upstream 0.3 miles from Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park, drag/ carry up river left and run the rapid repeatedly.  200 cfs at the Leesburg gauge (2 hours upstream) is a minimum.