Middle Saluda River: Highway 11 (Unofficial) to Pumpkintown Road (Unofficial)

Skill Level: Difficult

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Rapids: Class I , II , III

Length: 5.90 miles

Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours

Portaging: No

What to Expect

This section is on the Middle Saluda River and includes a few stretches of Class II and III rapids. There is a high potential for woody debris; paddlers should use caution at all times.

Access

Put in:

Highway 11 River Access

4204 Geer Highway, Marietta, SC 29661

Access Details

River access is upstream of Highway 11, river-right. Parking is available at Echo Valley Plaza, a gas station 0.25 miles east of the river.

Take out:

Pumpkintown Road River Access

475 Pumpkintown Road, Marietta, SC 29661

Access Details

River can be accessed downstream of the bridge, river-left. Limited roadside parking is available 250 feet east of the bridge.Banks can be steep, use caution. This access is unofficial but regularly used. Use at your own risk.

Trip Details

Upstream Trips (2)

Middle Saluda River: Jones Gap State Park

Middle Saluda River: Jones Gap State Park to Highway 11

Downstream Trip (1)

Middle Saluda River: Pumpkintown Road (Unofficial) to Hunts Bridge Road (Unofficial)

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Mitch Lehde

Jan 02, 2020 8:07 am EST

Two spots right after put in at Echo Valley Plaza where trees are completely across river. Can portage around through field, careful on the steep embankments!

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