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Rapid VA

Panther Cave

Cedar Creek - 3. Middle Rd. (VA Route 628) to US Route 11 (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Cedar Creek near Winchester, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,400.0 CFS

200 is open canoe

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Panther Cave
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Panther Cave is a notably technical rapid with multiple mid-stream boulder clusters creating complex hydraulics and demanding precise maneuvering. Paddlers must carefully navigate a series of diagonal and offset rocks that create unpredictable water currents, with the primary line requiring tight, calculated boat placement to avoid potential pinning or broaching hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
9.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3. Middle Rd. (VA Route 628) to US Route 11
Cedar Creek
II 11.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater