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South Carolina whitewater - Middle Tyger River, Spartanburg County
Spartanburg
county,
Duncan to Startex section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 2 miles
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If you're coming from Spartanburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Spartanburg County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Middle Tyger River in Spartanburg County is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling |
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rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There are no other stretches to paddle along Middle Tyger River than the Duncan to Startex stretch. The average
| South Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area:
During the days of summer here at Middle Tyger River, high temperatures usually get into the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. During the wintertime this place | |
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gets highs in the 50's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Middle Tyger River.
Middle Tyger River is a pretty wet place mostly with a large amount of rain; all through March this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is April.
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Middle Tyger River, Duncan to Startex road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III
Length:
2
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.9431
Longitude: -82.13221
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.92599
Longitude: -82.0989
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Paddler input for Middle Tyger River, South Carolina:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Spartanburg, South Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Spartanburg, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Middle Tyger River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Middle Tyger River:
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South Tyger River, Spartanburg
County
, 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 4.5 miles long (Berrys Mill Pond to South Carolina Route 417) |
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Enoree River, Greenville/ Spartanburg
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (South Carolina Route 14 Pelham to South Carolina Route 296) |
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North Tyger River, Spartanburg
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Route 231 to South Tyger River) |
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North Tyger River, Spartanburg
County
, 17 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (Route 231 to Route 113) |
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Jimmies Creek, Spartanburg
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (I-26 to Tyger River) |
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Reedy River, Greenville
County
, 19 miles away, Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Log Shoals Road to West Georgia Road) |
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Island Creek, Spartanburg
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cornmill Road Close to Mayo to Pacolet River) |
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Reedy River, Greenville
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 0.5 miles long (Reedy River Falls Historic Park) |
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North Pacolet River, Henderson/Polk
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Pearsons Falls along Highway 176 to Tryon) |
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Pacolet, Spartanburg
County
, 22 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Clifton II to Lawson's Fork) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Middle Tyger River:
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 64 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 70 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 71 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 73 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 76 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 77 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 83 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 86 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 109 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 166 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Middle Tyger River:
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Spartanburg - Days Inn Airport, Duncan
, 1 miles away |
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Quality Inn South, Duncan
, 1 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grnvlle-Sprtnbrg @Duncan (I-85, Duncan
, 1 miles away |
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Jameson Inn Duncan, Duncan
, 3 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Greer/Gsp Arpt/Greenville Area, Greer
, 4 miles away |
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We have just what you need to relax, conduct business or recharge while on the road. We offer 79 tastefully decorated guest rooms with one King or two Queen size beds. Our executive suited feature a...
Located off I-85 at exit 63. BMW, Cryovac, and Michelin companies all nearby. Within 10 minutes of the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Nearby attractions include Hollywild Animal Park, S...
