Little Darby Shoal
Cacapon - 2. US 50 at Capon Bridge to WV 127 (Bloomery) Bridge (WV)
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Little Darby Shoal is a mild Class I shoal characterized by gentle water movement and scattered rock formations that require basic navigation skills. Paddlers should expect minimal technical challenges, with smooth water flow and occasional small obstacles that can be easily maneuvered with standard river reading techniques. While novice-friendly, attentive boat control and awareness of potential rock placement remain important for a clean descent.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
Put In - Capon Bridge
Rapid
I
Sandy Hollow Shoal
Rapid
I
Fairfield Shoal
Rapid
I
Allen Shoal
Rapid
I
Edwards Run Shoal
Rapid
N/A
Put-In - At Edwards Run from Mr. Sine's private property.
Rapid
II+
1st Ledge - "Darby's Nose"
Rapid
II-
Landslide Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Tipperary Rock
Rapid
II
Grumbler Rapid
Rapid
II-
Little Lucia Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Dick Gramm's Lunch Stop - River Left
Rapid
II
Big Lucia Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Mushroom Rock (Trickling Springs)
Rapid
II-
Lazy J Rapid
Rapid
III-
2nd Ledge - "Chapel Rock"
Rapid
III-
3rd Ledge - "Caudy's Castle Ledge"
Rapid
N/A
Caudy's Castle Rock
Rapid
II
Hutchinson Rapid
Rapid
I
Betty Doss Shoal
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2. US 50 at Capon Bridge to WV 127 (Bloomery) Bridge
Cacapon
II
11.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater