This section on the North Saluda River includes some Class II-III rapids. There is a high potential for woody debris in this section. Woody debris and other strainers can constantly change - use cation and try to avoid strainers when possible. Because there are not any good take outs between these two river accesses, this trip is very long and could be difficult to complete.
Roadside parking is available along Old Settlement Road, river-left. Access the river under the Highway 11 bridge.
Access is downstream of the Old Hunts Bridge Road bridge, river-right. The banks are steep; use caution. Park along Hunts Bridge Road, river-right. This access is unofficial but regularly used. Use at your own risk.
Hunts Bridge Road is a 25 minute drive from Old Settlement Road; shuttling cars could take close to an hour. There is a high potential for woody debris along this section; paddlers should use caution at all times. Once on the river, paddlers will cross under 6 bridges. The 4th bridge is adjacent to Beechwood Farms. After the 6th bridge, the North and South Saluda Rivers converge, forming the main stem Saluda River. After the confluence, there are Class II-III rapids and shoals. The next road crossing is Old Hunts Bridge Road; take out upstream, river right. Limited roadside parking is available along Hunts Bridge Road. For more information see The Upper Saluda River Blueway map.
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