| Difficulty | V+ |
| Length | 0 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Rockfish River Near Greenfield, Va |
| Flow Rate as of 15 minutes | 14 cfs |
| Reach Info Last Updated | August 24, 2013 |
Coordinates are approximate.
May, 2008 update: Paul's Creek is not recommended right now. There is wood in the two drops above 'Chutes & Ladders' and in 'Where's Haynie,' as well as other drops. Go paddle something else instead.
First off: Please understand that this is a very steep creek. I strongly suggest that potential Paul's paddlers successfully paddle the nearby Adrenaline Alley section of the North Fork Tye before you bother to hike your boat all the way in to Paul's Creek.
It has often been said that, 'Many hike-in, but few put-on!'
Directions: First of all: Drive only 25 mph or slower in the subdivision. This is private property. Your actions reflect on all boaters.
Do not loiter in the trailhead parking area. This is private property.
For a video of Paul's Creek, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxxQ8UWXGbY
No river features have been added
Nov 17, 2010
I posted a video on YouTube with footage of Paul's Creek and the forks of the Tye.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC1EMeVyf1A&feature=related
May 16, 2009
what is the minimum i ran with haynie gordon and mason when it was like 2200+
Travis
Apr 22, 2009
The wood in 'Where's Haynie' is not a factor any more, but the drop immediately above it, 'Chutes and Ladders?', has a tree in the left side that extends all the way into the pool in the landing zone. It's a real problem for that drop, although Haynie ran it on the right and stayed clear....
We established a new low flow minimum on April 20!
Sam Lindblom
Sep 15, 2006
needing some Elbow Grease
Dec 24, 2004
Mr. Haynie himself on his first ride down his namesake rapid - the infamous 'Where's Haynie' slide, Christmas eve day 2004.
Jan 1, 1900
Don't worry, the rapid is named for the effort of moving the tree at the bottom out of the way; not for damage to anyone's elbow (although that is certainly possible too).