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Rapid VA Class II

Yellow Falls

Potomac - 5. Anglers Inn to Lock 10 (VA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.4 – 6.0 FT

Upper Level Limits are uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Yellow Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Yellow Falls presents a technical Class II descent with a tight, boulder-strewn channel that requires precise maneuvering between mid-river rocks and potential hydraulics along the right bank. Paddlers should focus on maintaining a clean line through the center-right, avoiding the undercut boulder on the right side and being prepared for potential lateral waves that can push boats toward hazardous shoreline features.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.4 mi
Directions
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5. Anglers Inn to Lock 10
Potomac
II 4.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater