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Smith - 3. North Bassett to Fieldale
Smith, Virginia, US |
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3. North Bassett to Fieldale
| Usual Difficulty | II (for normal flows) |
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Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| SMITH RIVER AT BASSETT, VA | ||||
| usgs-02072500 | 300 - 800 cfs | II | 01h01m | 1870 cfs (too high) |
River Description
This is swiftwater Class II paddling with a couple of rapids and surfing spots. Water is too
swift at release levels for rank beginners but with any previous experience most paddlers will do
fine. Levels in the range of 500cfs are good and may go lower.
Putin: 271 Trent Hill Drive
Takeout: 3512 River Road Fieldale VA 24089
Look for the dam releases. Any release is good to go. River maybe be too low for reasonable
paddling if they are not releasing. Most releases are M-F in the afternoon during peak power
generation.
Smith Reaches:
1. Iron Bridge Rd(Route
704) to Union Bridge Rd at backwater of Philpott Lake, Class II-III
2. Philpot Dam to North Basset, 6.4 miles, II+
4. Fieldale to Doe Run, 5 miles, II
5. South Martinsville to Sports Complex, 4 miles, II
6. Sports Complex to Mitchell Bridge, 6 miles, II(III)
Editors
Rapid Descriptions
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3. North Bassett to Fieldale, Smith Virginia, US (mobile)
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