Big Wilson Creek, |
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| Usual Difficulty | III-V+ (may vary with level) |
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From: BoaterTalk
Re: Big Wilson Creek in Independence, VA.
by jdemmert Oct 13 2003, 16:52 GMT
Paul Heffernan and I ran Big Wilson down to the highway in 1995 I believe. We both are pretty
sure it was the 1st descent. We hiked all the way to the top, above 1st falls and ran most
everything. We carried the 1st falls (40 ft slot/slide that corkscrews into an undercut rock,
probably knock your teeth out). We also carried a few rapids that start a very steep section
outside park property (about a half mile above the highway). These rapids were totally sieved
out. Plenty of water heading in but none exiting on the surface. It just plunges through cracks.
This is the steepest section of the run.
The whole thing is pretty short, but must be scouted. It also takes a shitload of water to get it
going up that high.
Rob T
If Grayson Highlands afws guage gets 1.5" or 2" within 12hrs this creek is good to go. Enter the
park and head down the campground road until you see the country store park there and walk 1mile
down to the creek.
| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| 2y29d03h48m | Big Wilson Creek [VA] |
58 Falls
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unknown | Kevin Kelley |
No guide books for this stream. If you know of a book that describes this stream please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. | Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
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| 0.0 | Dental Work | 5.0 |    |
| 0.5 | Jim Davis Fishin' Hole | | |
| 0.6 | Super Slide | IV+ | |
| 0.8 | Deer Falls | | |
| 1.5 | Deana and Martha | IV | |
| 2.0 | Triple Rock | III+ | |
| 2.3 | Sadies Kitchen | IV | |
| 3.0 | Park Ranger Falls | |
Start with a boof and enter a 30' slide. Most of the water is river left but at the end one would go into a rock move quick.
The first drop is named Deana, the second is named Martha, named after the two girls who found this sweet drop. Nice double drop.
Discover by park ranger Kevin Kelley, if run and one gets hurt think of him. Trick entrance, have a good boof and be loose on the landing, can bust backs,arms, and boats.
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User Comments
class II-III run very fast, two strainers to watch for. The little Citgo station will let you park,
just tell them what you are doing they are very friendly.