This US National Forest paddling trail along Turkey and Stevens Creeks shows off a mix of rocky shoals and steep bluffs typically found along Piedmont streams with cypress trees and floodplain forests…

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…

Just below the popular whitewater section, the Twelve Mile River widens and slows and it enters Lake Hartwell, creating lake-like paddling conditions. This section is very beginner friendly in terms…

As the Twelve Mile River nears Lake Hartwell, its waters begin to pick up in speed. There are a few Class I and II rapids along this scenic stretch of the River.

Because of the flatwater lake paddling conditions here, Madden Bridge Road can be used as a put in and take out, allowing paddlers to explore upstream and downstream at their own leisure and returning…

Bordered on both sides by the Clemson Experimental Forest, this section is very beginner friendly. This section is the upper reach of Lake Hartwell where the Twelve Mile River enters the lake…

Bordered on the right by the Clemson Experimental Forest, this section is very beginner friendly. The Twelve Mile River enters Lake Hartwell creating lake-like paddling conditions.

This river access can be used as a put in and take out.  Paddlers will experience flatwater, lake paddling conditions.  Paddlers can make this trip as long or as short as they want; this section is…

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…

Paddlers can expect mostly flat water with an occasional Class I rapid along the way. This trip is very beginner friendly and takes paddlers from the Saluda River into the clear wide channels of Lake…