South Carolina whitewater - Middle Tyger River, Spartanburg County
Spartanburg
county,
Duncan to Startex section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 2 miles
The wonderful Spartanburg County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Middle Tyger River is 2 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Spartanburg, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up
quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater
rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer at Middle Tyger River highs are mostly in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Middle Tyger River temperatures descend to the 20's. Middle Tyger River typically gets a good deal of rain; during the month of March you get the most rain around here while April is mostly the driest month.
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...
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