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Playspot VA Class II

Island Rapid

Dan - 0.3 Pinnacles Power Plant to Claudville (VA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Dan River near Francisco, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Due to the release schedule and proximity of the gauge to the reach, correlations are difficult and unconfirmed.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Island Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Current is split by a large boulder on the upstream side of a small island.  Rapid at the bottom.  Left channel is deeper.  Rapid can be avoided by taking the right channel, though a little shallow.  A small surf ledge can be played in.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
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0.3 Pinnacles Power Plant to Claudville
Dan
I-III 11.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater