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Put-in VA

Put In - US Forest Service sign above Alhambra, VA

Piney River (Nelson County) - 1.) The "Big Piney" (Alhambra to VA. 827 ['Perkins Mill Rd'] Woodson) · VA

American Whitewater 37.7865, -79.1043

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Gauge Conditions

Piney River at Piney River, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 450.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

400 to 450 is a good guide to minimum flow. The upper range of flow will, of course, vary depending on individual groups' skill level and disposition.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Put-in - Drive around 4 miles upstream from the take-out. You can park at the National Forest sign.  We somtimes like to go slightly higher up and put in at the base of Shotgun rapid, which is the final big rapid on the class 5 South Fork section.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1.) The "Big Piney" (Alhambra to VA. 827 ['Perkins Mill Rd'] Woodson)
Piney River (Nelson County)
III-IV 3.5 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater