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Walker Creek - White Gate (Route 713) to New R. (Route 636)
Walker Creek, Virginia, US |
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White Gate (Route 713) to New R. (Route 636) (Big Walker Creek)
| Usual Difficulty | I-II (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 29.5 Miles |
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| WALKER CREEK AT BANE, VA | ||||
| usgs-03173000 | 350 - 5000 cfs | I-II | 01h02m | 372 cfs (running) |
Best boatable flows uncertain. Help out by adding a comment or report. |
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River Description
Virginia Whitewater, Roger CorbettStreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2003-10-03 23:36:32
Rapid Descriptions
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White Gate (Route 713) to New R. (Route 636), Walker Creek Virginia, US (mobile)
User Comments
is a beautiful stretch of creek that is class I-II and, I've been told, is a favorite fishing spot,
too. Minimum level is generally around 350-400 cfs. We paddled it at 650 cfs and had a very
enjoyable trip with plenty of water. About 3 miles into the trip, pay attention to the cliffs on
the right. A pair of bald eagles have been spotted nesting in the area and they are sometimes
visible - especially in the spring. The best putin for this stretch is at Rt 100. There is a park
on the upstream side of the bridge that has plenty of parking. The best takeout is on the New at
the Ripplemead access point; just upstream of the Rt 460 bridge. To get to it, get off of Rt 460 at
the first westbound exit to Pearisburg. At the end of the ramp, turn away from the town of
Pearisburg and follow the road downhill and under the Rt 460 bridge. Look for a pull off on the
left after crossing the RR tracks and going under the bridge; about a 1/4 mile upstream of the
bridge.