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Playspot VA Class II

White Rocks

James - 2. Glasgow to Snowdon (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
James River at Buchanan, VA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 25,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
White Rocks
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

An island composed of light colored sandstone boulders gives this rapid its name. Also known as "snake rock" for it's summer time inhabitants.  The island splitting the river provids various routes and playspots on either side. At levels over 4 feet the river right contains a hole that is great for left spins and low angle cartwheels. This spot gets better as the water rises until it washes out somewhere over 7 feet.  Currently covered with way more stuck timber than previously pictured

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.7 mi
Directions
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2. Glasgow to Snowdon
James
II+(III) 4.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater