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Rapid VA

Nolands Ferry River Access

Potomac - 0.9 Point of Rocks to Mouth of Monocacy (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Potomac River at Point of Rocks, MD Upstream Primary
Runnable: 0.5 – 8.6 FT
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.4 – 6.8 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Nolands Ferry River Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At Nolands Ferry River Access, paddlers encounter a flat river section transitioning between the Point of Rocks and Monocacy River mouth, with minimal technical challenges. While not a high-difficulty rapid, the access point provides a strategic launch and entry point for navigating this stretch of the Potomac River. Boaters should be aware of potential water level variations and standard river conditions typical of this Virginia river segment.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.8 mi
Directions
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0.9 Point of Rocks to Mouth of Monocacy
Potomac
I 6.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater