South River Chuch (Rt. 638) to Rt. 619Class II-III
9 Miles
Avg Gradient 40 fpm
Gauge Information
South River (Rapidan trib)
River DescriptionThe South River is one of three very comparable Rapidan watershed river sections that can be scouted from Route 230. The other two nearby rivers are the Conway, also known as the Middle Fork, and the Rapidan itself.Start your trip by scouting from the Rt. 230 bridge. There is an RC gauge on the downstream side of the bridge. A zero level on this gauge is sufficient for both the upstream and the downstream sections. To run all 9 miles, set your shuttle by proceeding east on 230 for approximately one mile. Turn right on 619 and go for 2-3 miles to where a bridge crosses the South. The South runs into the Rapidan about a mile below this point. The putin can be reached from 230 by heading north on 621, which turns into 637. There is a white church at the intersection of 637 and 638. There is parking here and a decent putin. This river uses its gradient very consistently to provide lots of Class II rapids. You also get lots of creeky challenges like low water bridges and strainers galore. At the beginning the rapids are pretty much continuous. Even though the gradient slows down a bit, there is plenty to keep you thinking for the whole nine mile run. Doing all 9 miles can be somewhat of a mild epic, so you could break it up and just do the top half by taking out at Rt. 230 even though the takeout isn't much here. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2004-07-29 07:13:33
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RAPIDAN RIVER NEAR CULPEPER, VA [ VA ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
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| VA | Conway— Rt. 667 to Rapidan River & Route 29 Bridge | II-III | 2.49 ft | low | 9/7 3:45 | |
| VA | Newfound— Rocketts Mill (Rte. 685) to US 1 | II(III) | 2.49 ft | med | 9/7 3:45 | |
| VA | Quantico Creek— Trail 7 to Dumfries (Route 627) | II-III | 2.49 ft | low | 9/7 3:45 | |
| VA | Rapidan— Ely Ford (Route 610) to Motts Run | II | 2.49 ft | med | 9/7 3:45 | |
| VA | Rapidan— Shenandoah National Park to Route 29 | II-IV | 2.49 ft | low | 9/7 3:45 | |
| VA | Robinson— Syria (Route 643) to Locust Dale (Route 15) | II+ | 2.49 ft | low | 9/7 3:45 | |
| VA | South River (Rapidan trib)— South River Chuch (Rt. 638) to Rt. 619 | II-III | 2.49 ft | low | 9/7 3:45 | |
| VA | White Oak Run— White Oak Fire Road to Lower White Oak Canyon Parking Lot | V+ | 2.49 ft | low | 9/7 3:45 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 6399 |
| USGS Station: | 01667500 |
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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. User Comments |
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2008-06-16 04:49:02 (82 days ago)
john duke
copy link for a video of this run...........
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4ECYHi2F5CQ
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No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. 
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