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Waterfall VA Class IV+

Panther Falls

Pedlar - 1. US 60 to Lynchburg Reservoir · VA

American Whitewater 37.7192, -79.2910

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Gauge Conditions

Pedlar River at Forest Road near Buena Vista, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Panther Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Panther Falls is about a 10-foot drop with water pushing into the boulder on the left.  Scout/portage river right across a large rock shelf.  There is a half-mile trail to the falls from a FS road on river right, and on warm days this is a popular spot to swim and sunbathe.  Just below is a second class IV rapid with a strong hole.  After this the river resumes its class II-III character to the takeout.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
4.8 mi
Directions
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1. US 60 to Lynchburg Reservoir
Pedlar
II-III(IV) 8.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater