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Rapid VA Class II

(Pam's) Rockgarden

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
(Pam's) Rockgarden
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Powerhouse exits into a riffled run and this rapid is a mixed drop.  Approach from river-right and follow the main current through the middle.  Quickly angle left or right to miss the downstreamboulder.  A braided riffle below offers an easy place to regroup. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.1 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