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Playspot VA Class II+

Variation

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
Variation
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Variation is located about 400 ft to the river left of First Break. This feature offers some of the best play on the river from 5.5 ft and up.  The feature ranges from a spinning hole at levels up to 6.5 ft and turns into a beautiful green surf / play wave at 7.5 ft and above.  This spot has great eddy service on river right and is great for blunts around 8 ft.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
0.6 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