Foster Falls on the New River in Virginia is another area to come and play in falls, drops and surrounding rapids. The avid paddlers in our Winston-Salem shop are happy to provide some insight on the Falls:
“There are plenty of opportunities to learn how to surf and catch eddies as you go through. A favorite spot is on the far left - the New is mighty wide here, by the way- where the water gets funneled into a tongue and makes for some fun surf. Challenge yourself to catch the eddy right at the rocks going into this. I have spent many an hour here playing in the shade of the near bank and goofing off in the wave."
Goofing off in a wave? How great is that?!
“At this point you are only a third of the way through so don’t wear yourself out. There are plenty of spots to explore the rest of the way through the rapid. In fact, some of the more challenging maneuvers are below this.”
Basic Information:
Location: 116 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA 24360
Rating: Class II
Length: It's a play area, so there's no set length.
Put-in + GPS Coordinates: New River Trail State Park Boat Ramp, 176 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA 24360. 36.88864704722451, -80.85511005323204.
Take-out + GPS Coordinates: Same.
Time to complete: However long you want to spend!
Gauge: USGS New River at Ivanhoe.
Minimum flow: 1000 cfs.