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Put-in VA

Put In

Potts Creek - Paint Bank (Route 311) to Jackson R. (Route 18) (VA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Potts Creek near Covington, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 180.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the beginning of the Potts Creek run, offering paddlers an immediate entry into the river's flow. While specific details are limited, the rapid likely presents initial navigational challenges typical of a first drop, potentially featuring initial rocky sections or current complexities that require careful line selection and immediate paddling awareness.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
32.5 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Paint Bank (Route 311) to Jackson R. (Route 18)
Potts Creek
I-IV 34.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater