Roanoke
3. Rt 419 bridge to Wasena Park
| Difficulty | I |
| Length | 5.4 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Roanoke River at Glenvar, Va |
| Flow Rate as of 45 minutes | 75 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 18, 2025 |
River Description
An in-river whitewater course will begin construction at Wasena Park starting in May or June 2025, the takeout for this section. See Roanoke Parks and Recreation and Roanoke Outside for more information.
See Also:
Virginia Whitewater, Roger Corbett (2000 ed.), p. 533.
Exploring Virginia's Waterways, Ed Gertler (2022 ed.), p. 302.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Take Out
Distance: 5.3 mi
Take Out
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I ran this yesterday. Put in at Wasena park by the now removed dam site, paddled upstream to just above Peter's Creek and then floated back down. Plenty of water for a solo canoe - would have been scrapey tandem. There is a weird concrete structure in the flow right at Peter's Creek - it appears to be an old water intake. Very pleasant stretch - I'll do it again.