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Rapid WV Class II

"Mad Dog"

Potomac - 0.7 Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD · WV

American Whitewater 39.3225, -77.7207

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Gauge Conditions
Potomac River at Point of Rocks, MD Downstream Primary
Runnable: 0.5 – 9.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Shortly below confluence with the Shenandoah, there is a set of Class II waves named "Mad Dog" Rapids by the rafting companies. 

 

'Mad Dog' Playspot Levels:

'Mad Dog Wave' (river left) 2-4 feet [Point of Rocks gage] - small smooth wave good for front surfing.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
4.8 mi
Directions
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0.7 Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD
Potomac
II+ 5.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater