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Virginia | Scott County / Gate City–Weber City

North Fork Holston RiverWadlow Gap to Yuma via Weber City

A source-backed approximately 4.4-mile North Fork Holston River day float linking Scott County’s named Wadlow Gap, Weber City, and Yuma small-boat access sites.

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DistanceApproximately 4.4 river miles
DifficultyEasy
Typical timeAllow approximately 2–4 hours for the 4.4-mile chain
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The North Fork Holston River near Weber City, Virginia.
River contextNorth Fork Holston River near Weber City; route-level context, not current endpoint conditions river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by NOAA via Wikimedia Commons

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Trip details

Access rules, camping, seasonal conditions and trip length.

Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceApproximately 4.4 river milesWadlow Gap to Yuma via Weber City
DifficultyeasyThe bounded access chain is intended for small boats and recreational floats, but the North Fork is shallow in places and can carry flood debris or strainers. Difficulty depends on current conditions and the crew’s ability to maneuver and exit safely.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the takeout at Yuma, then drive to Wadlow Gap. Weber City is the named intermediate access and emergency-planning reference, not an assumed vehicle shuttle replacement. Confirm road, parking, gates, carry, and takeout conditions before unloading.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is published for Scott County’s named small-boat access sites. Follow current county, Virginia boating, PFD, parking, and posted access rules.
CampingDay tripNo on-route or endpoint camping assumed; use separately managed lodging or a lawful regional campground after confirming availability and rules.
SeasonMar-NovScott County publishes the access-chain mileage but no numeric paddling threshold. Use direct USGS 03490000 as a current-water signal, not a certified minimum; confirm the river visually, account for rain and trend, and do not launch when shallow water, debris, rising water, weather, or crew skill makes the reach unsuitable.

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

A 4.4-mile Scott County North Fork Holston small-boat access chain from Wadlow Gap through Weber City to Yuma, with direct USGS telemetry used as clearly labeled proxy context and no inferred numeric runnable threshold.

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Put-in

Wadlow Gap public small-boat access
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The three points are Scott County map/Google-map access-area anchors. Verify exact water entry, carry, parking, bank stability, signage, and public-use status at each site before travel.

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Take-out

Yuma public small-boat access
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Weber City is a named intermediate access site and may be useful for an early exit, but do not assume its parking or water entry is available outside current posted rules.

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On-water distance4.4 miMixed access
On-water timeAllow approximately 2–4 hours for the 4.4-mile chainFull route option
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Wadlow Gap public small-boat access to Yuma public small-boat access is about 4.4 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.

Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • The three points are Scott County map/Google-map access-area anchors. Verify exact water entry, carry, parking, bank stability, signage, and public-use status at each site before travel.
  • Weber City is a named intermediate access site and may be useful for an early exit, but do not assume its parking or water entry is available outside current posted rules.
  • Do not infer access from nearby bridges, private river frontage, or roads not named by Scott County. Yuma is the hard route endpoint for this package.
  • The gauge station is direct for the North Fork system but no recreational threshold is published for this route. Cross-check the reading against the actual water and recent weather.

Watch for

  • 03490000 unavailable, rapidly rising, or inconsistent with the river visual
  • shallow rocky water, strainers, flood debris, fast current, cold water, and private banks
  • bridge approaches, unsafe carries, access closures, poor parking, thunderstorms, and failed daylight or shuttle plans
  • continuing beyond Yuma or using unlisted shoreline access without a separate qualification package

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The North Fork Holston River near Weber City, Virginia.
North Fork Holston River near Weber City; route-level context, not current endpoint conditions river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by NOAA via Wikimedia Commons
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NotesWhat to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Named public corridorScott County Holston River small-boat access chain: Wadlow Gap to Weber City to Yuma; 4.4 miles

    The county’s current access page and map identify the three named sites and publish 2.9-mile, 1.5-mile, and 4.4-mile chain distances.

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  • Direct gauge used as clearly labeled proxyUSGS 03490000 North Fork Holston River near Gate City discharge telemetry; no route-specific numeric threshold verified

    The station is the direct North Fork gauge near the access chain. PaddleToday retains it as proxy context for recreational threshold decisions and does not infer a runnable band.

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  • Safety and route-specific conditionsSmall-boat chain with shallow-water, flood-debris, strainer, private-bank, bridge, and changing-access checks

    Scott County provides the three-site access chain; Virginia DWR’s North Fork report documents routine boat-access locations including Weber City, and the route retains conservative current-water and debris checks.

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  • Camping logisticsNo route or endpoint camping assumed; nearby basecamp only

    The named county access sites are treated as day-use boat access. No camping right is inferred from public access.

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  • Approved imagery decisionPublic-domain NOAA/USGS North Fork Holston image near Weber City used as river-level context; not current endpoint conditions

    The Commons file is credited to the NOAA source and is used only as route-level context, not as evidence of current access or water level.

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North Fork Holston River paddling FAQ

What water level is best for the Wadlow Gap to Yuma via Weber City route on the North Fork Holston River?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Wadlow Gap to Yuma via Weber City route on the North Fork Holston River start and end?

This route starts at Wadlow Gap public small-boat access and ends at Yuma public small-boat access, Approximately 4.4 river miles on the water.

Is the Wadlow Gap to Yuma via Weber City route on the North Fork Holston River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a easy route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

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