Top Ten Wildest Whitewater in the James River Watershed
Early spring rains bring out whitewater fanatics throughout the watershed. Only experienced experts should undertake most of these runs; use great caution when considering any whitewater endeavor.
- The Falls of the James (Richmond, VA)
- Devil’s Kitchen on the Maury River (Rockbridge County, VA)
- Balcony Falls on the James River (Glasgow, VA)
- Back Creek Gorge (Bath County, )
- Tye River (Nelson County)
- N. and S. Fork of the Hardware River (Albemarle County)
- Bullpasture River (Bath and Highland Counties)
- Potts Creek (Craig and Allegheny Counties)
- Johns Creek (Craig County)
- Piney River (Nelson County)

