Middle Saluda River: Jones Gap State Park

Skill Level: Advanced

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Rapids: Class II , III , IV , V

Length: 1.30 miles

Duration: .5 - 1 hours

Portaging: No

What to Expect

This is an advanced section with Class II-V Rapids on the Middle Saluda River. Paddlers will experience narrow chutes requiring technical skill in this boulder-infested stretch of river. Be aware of woody debris - because this stretch of the river is classified as a state trout stream, the removal of woody debris is prohibited.

Access

Put in:

Jones Gap Trail Bridge

Cleveland, SC 29661

Access Details

This is an advanced section with Class III-V rapids. You must obtain a permit from the Park's headquarters before paddling within Jones Gap. For more information on this section, click here.

Trip Details