Back Creek (South R. trib),
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Sherando Lake to South River
Class II-III
9 Miles
Avg Gradient 30 fpm
Gauge Information
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Range |
Updated |
Level |
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SOUTH RIVER AT HARRISTON, VA
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1000 - 10000 cfs
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00h40m |
60 cfs
(rc= -0.1 ) |
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Gauge (Drainage = 212 sq.mi.) is 15-20 miles downstream of this reach, thus may not reflect actual flow in this reach. |
River Description
Virginia Whitewater, Roger Corbett
Small stream which drains the west side of the Blue Ridge, running into the South River, which runs
into the North Fork of the Shenandoah. The upper section above Rt. 610 is more difficult.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2004-07-29 07:01:28
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User Comments
appear to be accurate. Flow yesterday there was 542 cfs and Back Creek was below paddling zero,
even for this I'll-scrape-down-anything paddler. For a region-wide event, I'd put zero at 1,000 cfs
at Harriston.
Looks like a fun little creek with more water though. Strainers will show up suddenly, particularly
on the upper part.