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Waterfall VA Class IV

Second Falls

American Whitewater 38.8554, -78.2309

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Description

Second Falls is just downstream of First Falls. This drop is a bit smaller and safer than it's upstream counterpart. With enough water, there are numerous lines. The most common lower water route involves ducking behind a huge river right boulder into a small eddy (you can get out and scout from here or from upstream). From there, run just right of several midstream rocks over the first drop, then setup to run just left of a triangular rock for the final plunge. Be aware of sometimes sticky holes in the runout.