Mayo, N. Fork

Va Route 629 to NC Route 1359

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September 26, 2024

Flooded Mayo River - August 2024

ReporterRipLadz
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Ran this entire section at a little over 3000 cfs right after hurricane Debby. Ive paddled this river many many times at various levels, but this level was wild. It turns into a completely different river. Especially the steps/ledges before the last bridge and the class 3 section at the end next to Mayo Beach Road. A whole lot of fun, but watch out for all the dangers such as massive holes and strainers that pop up at this level. My buddy and I scouted every major rapid. all the class 2s turn into 3s and all the class 3s get close to 4. Big wave trains throughout. Very few spots where a swim wont be consequential. also, the hole at boiling hole rapid is no joke at this stage. Stay clear of it and be safe out there!

-Ben Futrell (RipLadz)

Go check out my run on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/pnePuXw6kms?si=GJAks2nLnd-UmWnW

Flooded Mayo River - August 2024 – Mayo, N. Fork – Va Route 629 to NC Route 1359 | American Whitewater