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Balcony Falls Info
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| Put In: |
James-Maury Confluence |
| Take Out: |
Snowden |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
11 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
5 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
National Weather Service, Richmond; 757-899-4200. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Initially wide and mild this section of the James begins to pick up as it passes through a gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains leading to Balcony Falls where large boulders and massive ledges create the runs best whitewater. The run ends with a two mile paddle through slack water to the boat ramp at Snowden. |
| Hazards: |
None |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Campgrounds available in Buena Vista near US 501. |
| Location: |
In the Southeastern U.S. (VA), 153 miles Southwest of Richmond |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: From I-81, take US 60 into Buena Vista, turn right onto US 501 and head south to Glasgow. Take the first left and drive a half mile to the putin, Locker Landing which is actually on the Muary River a few yards upstream from its confluence with the James.
Take-out: Head back to US 501, turn right and wind your way about 5 miles through the mountains and eventually back to river level. Take-out is located at the public boat ramp at Snowden. |
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