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RIVER INFORMATION/Travel
Charts, Rapids & Access |
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Time of travel in every section of the Dan
and other rivers are directly related to river
gage height and flow of water in the river.
Times listed below will vary from trip to trip
and should be used only as a suggested time of
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| These general ratings of rapids and riffles in
the Dan River Basin can be invaluable resources for
planning your trip to the river.
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Dan River, Stokes County, NC |
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Location |
Distance |
Time |
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Hart Access to
Hanging Rock |
12.4 miles |
5-11 hours |
Class I
& Class
II |
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Hanging Rock
to Moratock Park |
5.9
miles |
2-5 hours |
Class I &
Class II |
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Dan
River, Rockingham County NC
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Location |
Distance |
Time |
Class |
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Lindsay Bridge Road to 704 Bridge |
2.5 miles |
1-2 hours |
Class II |
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704 Bridge to Settles Bridge |
8
miles |
3-5 hours |
Class I |
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Settles Bridge to
Hamilton Street Landing |
10 miles |
4-6 hours |
Class I
& Class II |
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Hamilton
Street to Eden Boat Landing |
1.5 miles |
1 hour |
Class I |
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Eden Boat Landing to Danville |
28
miles |
14
hours |
Class I |
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| Mayo
River, Rockingham County, NC |
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Location |
Distance |
Time |
Class |
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Anglin Mill Bridge to South end of Mayo
Beach |
1.5 miles |
1 hour |
Class II &
Class
III |
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South end of Mayo Beach to Business 220
Bridge |
8
miles |
3-5 hours |
Class I |
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Business 220 Bridge to Dan River |
4 miles |
Not
Recommended
Class I & II |
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Smith
River,
Henry County, VA |
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Location |
Distance |
Time |
Class |
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Philpott Dam
to Bassett |
6 miles |
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Class I to
Class
III |
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Bassett to
Fieldale |
6
miles |
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Class I to
Class
III |
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Marrowbone
Creek |
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Rapids Ratings
The ratings of rapids and riffles is a
subjective and sometimes touchy subject. Ratings vary from class I to
class VI. Below is a general rating system. The
Dan River Basin rapids generally fall between
class I and III, depending on water flow. This
is what makes the Dan River Basin such an
enjoyable place for recreational and family
outings.
- Class I-few riffles, maybe small waves,
if any, few obstacles and very little
maneuvering
- Class II-easy rapids with waves of 2
ft., wide channel with little maneuvering
- Class III-waves large enough to overturn
canoe, narrow passages with increased
maneuvering
- Class IV-large difficult waves, precise
maneuvering
- Class V-very difficult, advanced
maneuvering with constricted passageways
- Class VI-generally considered unrunnable
These class ratings are general and
definitely have limitations. The best way to
understand a rapid and learn about a river is to
learn how to read the water, and then scout
rapids on your own. The decision to paddle or
portage is a personal decision that everyone who
runs whitewater class I or class V should learn
to make.
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Access Points
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Click on the links below for locations,
descriptions and more about access points. |
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For Dan River,
Stokes County, NC |
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For Dan
River, Rockingham County, NC |
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For Mayo
River, Rockingham County, NC |
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For Smith River,
Henry County VA |
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For Dan and Banister Rivers, Halifax County,
VA |
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For the City of Danville, VA |
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(Pittslyvania County, VA info under
development) |
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Virginia Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries |
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