As of:  9:00 am, September 3, 2010

Front Royal Gauge Reading:	1.23
Cubic Feet per Second - (CFS):	453
River Level is	BELOW NORMAL
Average Daytime River Temperature:	81 degrees
Water Clarity:	Clear
Paddling Conditions:	Overall, river trips are good at this level as long as you take your time and correctly read the river.  Day trippers should take shorter trips and overnighters should limit the amount of gear in the boats. Watercraft may bump and scrape some and paddlers may have to step out of their watercraft from time to time.  Fisherman and those that just want to float may want to consider taking shorter trips so that you will not be rushed to finish before closing. Recommended day trips are #1, #2 and #4. If you want to take trip #4, please arrive early in the morning. Rafts are running on trip #1 and #2 only. Remember to bring plenty of drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, shoes that you can wear in the river, and a change of clothes. Remember to always wear your life vest! See you on the river.

River Level Descriptions

Red	Flooded, no watercraft will be rented when the river is in flood. 5.1 feet and above we will not rent any watercraft, no exceptions.
Orange	Very High - Rafts Only, river is swift, powerful and muddy, use extra caution at Compton Rapid, Karo Rapid and the Low Water Bridge. Small rapids are smoothed over. Stay in the middle of the river to avoid trees and other obstacles. Contact Front Royal Canoe for information on age restrictions. 4 to 5 feet.
Yellow	High, river is swift and powerful, use extra caution at Compton Rapid, the Ledge, Karo Rapid and the Low Water Bridge. Small rapids are smoothed over. 3.0 to 3.99 feet.
Green	Above normal, ideal paddling level, some rapids may be a little pushy! 2.3 to 2.99 feet. Normal, the ideal paddling level. Lots of nice rapids to play in. 1.7 to 2.29 feet. Below Normal, watercraft may bump and scrape some, paddlers may have to step out of their watercraft from time to time. Trips take a little longer. 1.2 to 1.69 feet.
Blue	Low, Shorten up your trip. Paddlers will have to step out of their watercraft from time to time, but even at this level the river will still be quite enjoyable if you take your time. Below 1.19 feet.

Current Fishing Conditions! - check out this page for the latest scoop on what's hitting and what to use!

Local Weather Forecast - check out the Shenandoah Valley and Front Royal area weather before you come out.

National Weather Service Homepage - all the weather and river information you will ever need!
Virginia District Real -Time Streamflow Data - determine current river levels - 

Summary for the Potomac, Shenandoah and Rappahannock River Basins - United States Geological Survey

Front Royal Canoe Company
Shenandoah River Trips

P.O. Box 473 ~ Front Royal, Va. 22630

800-270-8808 / 540-635-5440

fax: 540-635-1574

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THERE IS NO BAD WEATHER, JUST BAD PREPARATION!

It is especially important that guest know what weather is forecasted and bring appropriate clothing for the days outing. Be sure to check our "river check list" page to know what to bring.

Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks are just the ticket to keep the body fueled. Remember that alcohol dehydrates the body and is not recommended during your river trip. Pack accordingly. Click on our SAFETY PAGE, above left for more details.

INTOXICANTS AND RIVER SPORTS DON'T MIX

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