James
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
| Difficulty | I |
| Length | 3.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | James River at Lick Run, Va |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 583 cfslow runnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | August 18, 2024 |
River Description
See Also:
Upper James Water Trail for excellent maps and other info.
Classic Virginia Rivers, Ed Grove (1992 ed), p. 224.
Virginia Whitewater, Roger Corbett (2000 ed.), p. 277.
Exploring Virginia's Waterways, Ed Gertler (2022 ed.), p. 196.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
The Gala access is on river left. Put in on Sinking Creek which flows into the James.
Take Out
Distance: 3.94 mi
Take Out
Take out at the Craig Creek access, river right, paddling up the creek and under the Rt. 220 bridge. Alternatively, it might be possible to take out at Last Lock park on river left, slightly downstream of the Craig Creek confluence.
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