Tyger River: Nesbitt Shoals Park to Old Hills Bridge Road (Unofficial)

Skill Level: Moderate

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Rapids: Class I , II

Length: 3.60 miles

Duration: 1.8 - 2.3 hours

Portaging: No

What to Expect

This trip begins at the popular Tyger 10 Nature Park along the main stem of the Tyger River and includes exciting Class I-II rapids and shoals. This shorter trip is great for novice paddlers and is the last section along the Tyger River Blueway.

Access

Put in:

Nesbitt Shoals Park

3100 Walnut Grove Road, Roebuck, SC 29376

Access Details

Nesbitt Shoals Park is the first public river access along the Tyger River, located just a few minutes off of I-26 (Exit 35). Provided by the Tyger River Foundation, the park offers parking, trails, river access, and picnic tables.

Take out:

Old Hills Bridge Road River Access and Roadside Parking (Unofficial)

2080 Old Hills Bridge Road, Enoree, SC 29335

Access Details

Limited roadside parking is available, river-right. Pull cars completely off the road and avoid parking on private property or blocking driveways. Access the river downstream river-right and stay close to the bridge. This is the last take-out; paddlers should exit the river here. This access is unofficial; use at your own risk.

Trip Details

Waterway:

Tyger River

Upstream Trip (1)

North Tyger River: Morris Bridge Road (Unofficial) to Nesbitt Shoals Park

Comments (3)

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Paula Cumalander

Aug 14, 2025 12:50 pm EDT

From the FB page The Tyger River Foundation..."on June 27, 2025, the Nesbitt Shoals Nature Park at Hwy 50 and the Tyger River will be closed indefinitely." Also, the take out on Old Hills Bridge Road has No Parking signs next to the road.

Chad Teague

May 13, 2018 5:23 pm EDT

Does anyone know why they have posted "no parking anytime" signs on both sides of the road at the Old Hills Bridge Rd take out?

Charles Hudson

Jan 30, 2018 7:59 pm EST

"At the Old Hills Road bridge, park east of the road, river left on the shoulder of an old roadbed. A drive leads to a gate on private property and the old roadbed is to the left before the gate." You might need to check the take out. The area that was being used for parking is under new ownership and is no longer available for parking. The drive leads to a private residence, and must not be blocked.

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