Twelve Mile River: Critters Creek River Access to Lay Bridge Road (Unofficial)

Skill Level: Advanced

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Rapids: Class I , II , III , IV

Length: 2.00 miles

Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours

Portaging: No

What to Expect

A very popular whitewater destination, this section is highly utilized by whitewater paddlers and especially popular after rain events. With nearly 4 miles of exciting Class II-III rapids, paddlers can expect to see many ledges and whitewater in this heavily bouldered stretch.

Access

Put in:

Critters Creek River Access and Parking Area

Critters Creek Road, Central, SC 29630

Access Details

This access and off road parking is provided by Easley Central Water District and is open from dawn to dusk. Do not block the road or the driveway. For guidance on paddling this 1.8 mile stretch of whitewater, visit American Whitewater's website. The location of the future Cateechee Beach Park, opening in 2018, is downstream of the bridge, river-right.

Take out:

Lay Bridge Road River Access and Parking Area (Unofficial)

434 Lay Bridge Road, Central, SC 29630

Access Details

Limited roadside parking is available on the east side of the road, river-left. The river can be accessed downstream of the bridge, river- left.

Trip Details

Waterway:

Twelve Mile River

Upstream Trip (1)