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Rapid VA Class II

Rapid

Cowpasture - 2. Griffith (Route 630 Ford) to James River · VA

American Whitewater 37.8552, -79.7340

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Gauge Conditions
Cowpasture River near Clifton Forge, VA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 20,000.0 CFS

At Griffith you'll want 600 or more, but there are reports you can put in at Sharon park as low as 300.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Most of the water is on the left and goes over a small ledge.  Angle slightly left.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.1 mi
Directions
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2. Griffith (Route 630 Ford) to James River
Cowpasture
I-II 13.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater