Loudoun
county,
Fairfax Dam to Goose Creek Country Club section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(III) 2.5 miles
Tried to put in at the Fairfax Dam but the City of Fairfax has closed the road and posted no trespassing signs everywhere. Seem to be pretty serious about prosecuting violators and towing cars. The portage around dam is too hard for rafts and steep for others. Says Mike Meyer
The scenic beauty of Loudoun County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Since you're on this
site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Fairfax Dam to Goose Creek Country Club section of Goose Creek in Virginia is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II(III) section.
There's camping available near Goose Creek. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. The Fairfax Dam to Goose Creek Country Club section is the only paddling section along Goose Creek. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Goose Creek is about average; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Summertime at Goose Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Goose Creek.
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