South Carolina whitewater - South Saluda River, Greenville County
Greenville
county,
Blyth Shoals - Highway 11 to Talley Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV(V) 1.5 miles
The nature scenery of South Carolina and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is one of
a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive
a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're coming from Brevard it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of South Saluda River is 1.5 miles long and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes South Saluda River a relatively wet site; of all the months in a year March is the one
with the most rain, and the driest month is January. Throughout the summertime, highs mostly are in the 80's at South Saluda River while night lows are usually in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at South Saluda
River are in the 20's. Blythe Shoals is an inspiring site to stop at while you're here; needless to say, A tour to Lower Gap is always fun.
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