Broad Run

The best takeout parking is shown in the attached map. It's just off route 55, to the west of the bridge, but it's on the rock quarry property. We met the man who owns the quarry and he was really cool. He said that he has to deal with lots of trespassers but he is fine with boaters parking here. He just asks that we put a note on the dashboard that says we are kayaking. And of course don't block the gates.

The Goose Creek gauge was at 700 or so and dropping slowly (lots of rain in the last week) and Broad Run was low but still fun. There is a big tree at the entrance of the last rapid.

since the gauge here is unfortunately offline, I'll suggest a new one with some possible level correlations: GOOSE CREEK NEAR MIDDLEBURG, VA

Based on my experience, somewhere around 500cfs on that is about 0' on Broad, assuming rain isn't localized to like a 5 mile area around goose creek. 750cfs is about 1ft, 1000-1200cfs is about 2ft, and 1500+ is 3ft. So, as a general rule I'd say if it's 500cfs and not dropping fast, you'll should be able to run Broad, even in the summer. If it's 1000cfs, you'll definitely get a good flow. If it's 2000+ and not dropping, you'll get a nice big water flush.

The run as a whole reminds me of a creekier version of the Savage. From about 6' to 1.5ft it's a great III-III+ creek run. Over 2ft it's an easy class IV flush that's pretty hard to beat in the DC area. Over 3ft, it's in the trees and is a bit more serious, but, still really fun.

It rained the entire night before Father's Day. I knew what I wanted - a pass to go creekin'. Thanks Honey.