South (Shenandoah tributary)

Ran Lyndhurst Rd put in, just off of Ladd Rd to Ridgeview Park today at about 5.7 ft in a 9.5 ft raft, with oar frame. There were some squeaky parts through strainers that you can make it through pretty easily depending upon your skill level. It was a read and run trip - if you take a wrong channel you might have to portage some trees, but it wasn't necessary on my trip. I certainly wouldnt run a raft and wider than my 9.5 trib. Be prepared to ship your oars a few times. There were some fun class 2 wave trains. At the put-in, middle channel under the bridge on Lyndhurst there was a tree blocking the whole slot, so went through the slower eddy water on river right, there is a big channel river left, but didn't see a way to it from river right 'angler crossing'/public spot where I put in. Nice little float. If you haven't done much read and run I wouldn't run it at this level as trees are pushed down stream now, as this is a 'flood stage' level, sadley, but as I've heard used to be normal for the river. The river was up to 9 ft a few days ago, with hurricane jaoquin, but the Lyndhurst bridge could be pushing a 'noggin knocker' at that level. I still think you could make it under. I believe in a whitewater kayak you can make it through at many levels. Cheers!