Back Creek (Jackson trib)
2. Mountain Grove (Rt. 39) to McClintic Bridge (Rt. 603)
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 7.4 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 20 fpm |
| Gauge | Back Creek Near Mountain Grove, Va |
| Flow Rate as of 30 minutes | 63 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 24, 2025 |
River Description
The most important thing to know about this section is that permission is needed to run it from the Boiling Springs Rod and Gun Club. If you have contact info or more details, please add it below. In his guidebook, Gertler states that he visits the clubhouse at the head of Richardson Gorge on the Jackson River (permission is also needed for that run, which shares the same takeout).
See Also:
Classic Virginia Rivers, Ed Grove (1992 ed), p. 196.
Virginia Whitewater, Roger Corbett (2000 ed.), p. 225.
Exploring Virginia's Waterways, Ed Gertler (2022 ed.), p. 163.
River Features
Put-in
Put in near Mountain Grove Community Center, at the confluence of Little Back Creek.
Takeout
Take out at the DWR boating access on river/lake left on Lake Moomaw below the Jackson confluence.
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