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Rapid VA Class III+

Powerline

James - 5. Lower James through Richmond (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
James River near Richmond, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.8 – 14.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Powerline
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Powerline (aka Rattlesnake) rapid runs directly under the high voltage power line easily visible below Fishladder and the Manchester bridge. The lead in rapid begins just to the right of the powerline pylon.  This is followed by a wide sticky pour over hole, followed by a trashy ledge you can get left of if you work. Further down there is a double ledge to navigate.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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5. Lower James through Richmond
James
III-IV 2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater