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Hazard - Dam/Portage Required

Maury - 4. Lexington to Buena Vista · VA

American Whitewater 37.7462, -79.3724

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Gauge Conditions

Maury River near Buena Vista, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

This is below the takeout, so it's not part of this trip, but worth mentioning: about a quarter mile below the Rt. 60 bridge, there is a dam at an abandoned power station, requiring a half mile portage.  Good incentive not to miss the takeout.

Location

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Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.5 mi
Directions
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4. Lexington to Buena Vista
Maury
I-II 7.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
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