Paddling Saturday

97TJGUZZY · Jul 26, 2018

Anyone want to paddle saturday?

I'm looking at a few options currently. Would probably just make a day trip out of it.

https://www.gopaddlesc.com/trips/trail/saluda-river-central-buzzards-roost-to-chappells-hwy

https://www.gopaddlesc.com/trips/trail/saluda-river-central-chappell-s-hwy-to-higgins-bridge

with the rain we have gotten recently, the flow should be good this weekend.

I need a shuttle buddy. Emily and I dont want to each drive a jeep up there.

I would also be in for something on the Tyger River or others.

Anyone interested?

GREASEMONKEY · Jul 26, 2018

The second leg of that trip is about 12mi by water. You could add another mile and use the Saluda River Resort as a pull out. The parking would be a little more secure.
https://saluda-river-resort.business.site

Fenrir · Jul 26, 2018

I'm in. Could also look at some paddling stuff to see wildlife and what not. Plus there is local seafood... I'm up for what ever.

https://rootsrated.com/stories/backwater-paddling-charleston

GREASEMONKEY · Jul 26, 2018

So are we talking the whole shebang, only the first leg, only the second leg?
Trying to figure out the logistics!

97TJGUZZY · Jul 27, 2018

sorry to leave you hanging, work has been super busy.

So the water levels look great for that area, but because Jimbo Backed out we aren't limited to the central Saluda. I'm seriously considering the Upper saluda near greenville now. it looks to be a bit more interesting...

https://www.gopaddlesc.com/trips/trail/saluda-river-dolly-cooper-park-to-piedmont-sc

https://www.gopaddlesc.com/trips/trail/saluda-river-saluda-dam-road-to-dolly-cooper-park

Chris and Jeff, my mom and david are in again. Last resort we can hit the central saluda this weekend, but I would like to hit one of the two in the links above. Probably the Dolly Cooper Park to Piedmont, SC.

97TJGUZZY · Jul 27, 2018

https://www.gopaddlesc.com/trips/trail/saluda-river-dolly-cooper-park-to-piedmont-sc

Alright, Chris, Jeff, David, and Me are leaving Bill and Frans at 9AM tomorrow to paddle this section.

Pics to come

LBarr2002 · Jul 27, 2018

97TJGUZZY said:

I may be going to chapin to check out the store going out of business... I will have a boat soon...

GREASEMONKEY · Jul 27, 2018

I just saw this.
I'll wait till the Saluda trip.

I actually had to hear up my kayak, and pound a few dents out of the rear. While I had a blast last weekend I realize the rapids were hard on my kayak. It's not really for any Swift water. It's an angler\sup hybrid meant for smooth water, and not reinforced for banging around the rocks.

GREASEMONKEY · Jul 27, 2018

LBarr2002 said:

Good luck! That guy has cut huge deals to some, and doesn't bother to show up for others.
I suggest contacting him, and making sure he knows you are planning on coming, and he's planning on being there.
I drove out there one weekend and he didn't show up, so I was pissed!

97TJGUZZY · Jul 31, 2018

had a great time on the Saluda up near greenville saturday. Looking forward to the next one. Chris posted some good pics on facebook. Maybe he will share here.