Smith, Virginia, US

6. Sports Complex to Mitchell Bridge

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
SMITH RIVER AT MARTINSVILLE, VA
usgs-02073000	300 - 800 cfs	II(III)	00h23m	145 cfs (rc= -0.6 )
	Probably too low.

River Description

This beautiful section of river is excellent Class II paddling with several ledge and some longer gravel bar rapids. There are several batteau sluices on this section.

The largest rapid on the Smith River is in this section. Eggleston Falls is a moderate Class III rapid that drops 5-6 feet overall. Eggleston Falls comes about 2 miles into the run about a quarter mile above the alternate putin at Marrowbone Creek.
 

Smith Reaches:

1. Iron Bridge Rd(Route 704) to Union Bridge Rd at backwater of Philpott Lake, Class II-III

2. Philpot Dam to North Basset, 6.4 miles, II+

3. North Bassett to Fieldale, 8 miles, II

4. Fieldale to Doe Run, 5 miles, II

5. South Martinsville to Sports Complex, 4 miles, II