The James River in Richmond, Virginia offers Class I - IV whitewater in and around Richmond. In addition to excellent kayak, canoe, raft and tubing opportunities, the award-winning James River Park System affords nature enthusiasts, cyclists and hikers many opportunities for recreation. Routes are indicated on the river; click the route description below or hover/click on a route on the map for a description. American Whitewater offers information about these two sections: Upper http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1951/ Lower http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1952/ NOAA level reading and prediction: http://newweb.erh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=akq&gage=rmdv2&view=... The aerial views at live.com are much better: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=q7ncw58jc6jc&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=3393309&cid=47F92C50584B6E8A!141&encType=1