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Jones Gap Headquarters River Road River Access 303 Jones Gap Road Class II-III and Roadside Parking North Marietta, SC 29661 Rapids 295 River Road, Marietta, SC 29661 Saluda Jones Gap Trail Bridge River 35°8'0"N This river access is 600 feet west 35°8'0"N

River Access of the US 25 bridge, river-right. k

k Class II-III k k Pull cars completely off of the road

k Rapids and park in the clearing. Follow P o i n s e t t the trail 700 feet to the river. B r i d g e Middle Saluda Class IV and River IV+ Rapids Caution! Jones Gap Section J o n e s G a p for Advanced Paddlers ONLY! Les Mullinax Park This is an advanced section with Class 7 Dividing Water Road S t a t e P a r k III-V rapids. You must obtain a permit Travelers Rest, SC 29690

from the Park's headquarters before Park in the small lot next to the paddling within Jones Gap. For more k fire station. River access is river- information on this section, please visit: right. This park has benches, www.upstateforever.org/paddleJG. Pleasant Ridge swings, and picnic tables. S t a t e P a r k SCDNR River Access Wildcat Wayside and Parking Area 5897 SC Highway 11 5432 Geer Highway Cleveland, SC 29635 Cleveland, SC 29635 Deadman's 35°6'0"N This popular 10-foot waterfall can (park in roadside pull-off 35°6'0"N be viewed easily from the roadside. on north side of road) Curve (III) A 1-mile trail leads to a view of the 1 Naturaland Trust River k Y 1 Caesars Head 100-foot waterfall. A small paved HW

roadside parking area is available. Access and Parking Area STATE S t a t e P a r k 25 S. Blythe Shoals Road k Cartwheel Ledge (II-III)

Cleveland, SC 29635

(park in dirt lot river-left)

k k l C l e v e l a n d Highway 11 / North

High Potential for k k Access and Roadside Parking

k k Woody Debris in

590 Old Settlement Road, Greenville County k this area Class II-III Rapids RD Highway 11 River Travelers Rest, SC 29690 E Roadside parking is available alongside Table Rock to S. k OD BRID G Access and Parking Area Saluda River mile 11.6 MO Y 4045 Geer Hwy, Cleveland, SC 29635 Old Settlement Road, river-left. Access Table Blythe Shoals River access is upstream of Highway 11, the river under the Highway 11 bridge.

river-right. Parking is available at Echo Rock k 1 (Class III-IV/V) U Reservoir 1 Valley Plaza, a gas station 0.25 miles S

35°4'0"N South 35°4'0"N Y east of the river. H Saluda W River W High Potential for Y H Woody Debris in 2 E these sections 5 Pickens County T A T G S E E R 1) Review the map carefully. H 2) Plan your start and end pointsPlanning according to your skilland level. Safety W Y 3) Check current river conditions before paddling. A flooded river can be dangerous, and a low river may expose logs, rocks, or other debris, slowing your trip down significantly. UNOFFICIAL: 4) Always wear a life jacket with a whistle. Pumpkintown Road High Potential for RD 5) Avoid boating alone. Let someone know your plan and when to expect you to return. River Access Woody Debris in E

475 Pumpkintown Road G 6) Minimize your impact on the river by properly disposing of waste, respecting wildlife, and leaving k 2-Foot Ledge this section ID Class II Rapid Marietta, SC 29661 Long Shoals R what you find. River can be accessed (Class II+/III-) B EY 7) Do not trespass on private property. Stay in the river until your take-out. Shoals/Class downstream of the bridge, LL k river-left. Limited road- TA 8) If you fall out in a rapid, assume the whitewater "swimming" position - with your feet up and pointing III Rapid side parking is available downstream (like you're in a recliner) until you reach flatwater and can get back in your boat. 250 feet east of the bridge. Caution! Woody Debris

35°2'0"N Pot Shoals 35°2'0"N Banks can be steep, use Sticks, branches, and tree trunks in the river 9) Roadside river accesses with listed addresses are approximate locations of bridges and (III+) are called strainers and can be underwater caution. This access is S l a t e r - should not direct you to private homes. Please unofficial but regularly or overhanging the river. Be prepared to used. Use at your own risk. encounter strainers, since woody debris can do not access the river on private property. River Rapids Classification M a r i e t t a fall into a river at any time. Strainers Class I Rapids: Easy/Beginner constantly change; use caution and try to NORTH SALUDA RIVER Fast-moving water with riffles and small waves. U avoid strainers when possible. Strainers commonly occur in the North, Middle, and River Road to Suggested Class II Rapids: Novice South Saluda River, especially when river Highway 11 Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels. levels are high. Trip Length: 1.8 mile Trips Class III Rapids: Intermediate Moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult Trip Level: Beginner to maneuver. Trip Duration: 1.5 hours (Headwaters) Class IV Rapids: Advanced Intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring MIDDLE SALUDA RIVER NORTH SALUDA RIVER precise boat handling in turbulent water. Highway 11 to Pumpkintown Rd Les Mullinax Park to Class V Rapids: Expert Trip Length: 6 miles* River Road Extremely long, obstructed, or very violent Trip Level: Intermediate Trip Length: 2.5 miles rapids. Drops may contain large, Trip Duration: 2-3 hours *There is a high potential Trip Level: Beginner unavoidable waves and holes or constricted for woody debris this section Trip Duration: 1-2 hours passages. Extensive experience is essential. High Potential for Woody Debris in GE

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L W 2 River Levels IL Y Adequate river flow is essential to paddling. If levels are too low or too high, paddling may not be possible. V D Y Please check the following stream gauges for real-time information to determine if flow levels are suitable S R U W for paddling. Flow is measured either in cubic feet per second (volume) or feet (height of river). Stretches of C H the North, Middle and South Saluda may be unrunnable in summer months due to low water levels. A S D U South Saluda River Middle Saluda River North Saluda River Upper Saluda River USGS Site No. 02162290; USGS Site No. 02162350; USGS Site No. 021623975; USGS Site No. 02162500; South Saluda near Middle Saluda near North Saluda River above Saluda River near Greenville Cleveland, SC Cleveland, SC Slater, SC Ideal Conditions: Ideal Conditions: 50-1,000 cfs Ideal Conditions: 3-9 feet Ideal Conditions: 50-1,000 cfs 2.2-10 ft. (upper reaches); www.upstateforever.org/ssaluda www.upstateforever.org/msaluda www.upstateforever.org/nsaluda 2.18-8 ft. (lower reaches) www.upstateforever.org/saluda Class II/II+ Shoals Headwaters (Front) and Section 1 (Back) 1 Section and (Front) Headwaters support of the Callie and John Rainey Foundation. Rainey John and Callie the of support This map was made possible by the generous generous the by possible made was This map Map designed by Upstate Forever. Upstate by reserved. AllMap rights designed Saluda River ScenicRiver Corridor Saluda AtoUpper the Guide and Map Saluda River Saluda Class II and III Rapids C i t y o f 34°58'0"N 34°58'0"N Pictures kindly provided by Upstate Forever staff, Forever Upstate by provided kindly Pictures Welcome to the Upper Saluda River Blueway The Upper The (between Keeler Bridge The Upper Saluda River Blueway provides over 70 miles of beginner-friendly and nearly 50 miles of more advanced paddling This map was printed on waterproof paper. waterproof on printed was map This Road and confluence) Traveler's opportunities. Beginning in the pristine valley of the in Pickens and Greenville Counties, the Saluda River K Blueway borders six counties as it flows through Upstate . The Saluda River is easily accessible, just off of several major high- E R e s t ways, including Highway 11 in the mountains, I-85 in the , and Highway 25 before flowing into Lake Greenwood. The E UNOFFICIAL: L unless otherwise noted. otherwise unless Saluda River is the longest river flowing through the Upstate and runs through Pumpkintown, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, E Hunts Bridge Road River June2016 Piedmont, Pelzer, Williamston, and Ware Shoals. R Access and Roadside Parking MAP 1 MAP M 899 Hunts Bridge Road, Easley, SC 29640 McElhaney Shoals IL The Saluda River Watershed is rich in diversity of both plant and animal species. While cropland and pastures surround the river

Class II-III Rapids Class II-III Rapids L Access is downstream of the

in the southern counties of the Upstate, deciduous hardwood forests are prominent in the mountains. This area has a high pop- R (from river confluence k Old Hunts Bridge Road bridge, ulation of both birds and fish; blue herons, ospreys, and bald eagles; largemouth bass, catfish, trout, and bream can be found D through McElhaney river-right. The banks are steep; throughout the watershed. Shoals) use caution. Park along Hunts Recreation opportunities along the Saluda River have significantly increased during the last few years. The Anderson County Bridge Road, river-right. This Paris Mountain Parks and Recreation Department has been leading the way, with significant assistance from Greenville County Parks, access is unofficial but regularly S t a t e P a r k Recreation, & Tourism, Naturaland Trust, Upstate Forever, Trout Unlimited, and Save Our Saluda. Unofficial river accesses are used. Use at your own risk. widely used; however, they are not officially constructed river accesses. While the Upper Saluda River can generally be accessed U k F u r m a n from SCDOT-maintained road bridges, the accesses included on the blueway map are ones that are most often used and family- friendly. There are many great options at all skill levels for a fantastic day on the river and additional access improvements are in U n i v e r s i t y µ NTS the works. Learn how you can protect this and other local rivers by visiting www.UpstateForever.org. Coming Soon - this and HU BRI Riverbend Equestrian DGE RD 0 1.25 2.5 5 Miles other blueway maps from across South Carolina will be available at www.gopaddlesc.com. P a r k 34°56'0"N 82°42'0"W 82°40'0"W 82°38'0"W 82°36'0"W 82°34'0"W 82°32'0"W 82°30'0"W 82°28'0"W 82°26'0"W 82°24'0"W 82°33'0"W 82°31'30"W 82°30'0"W 82°28'30"W 82°27'0"W 82°25'30"W

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Spartanburg F u r m a n R F ONT XW U n i v e r s i t y Greenville UNOFFICIAL: XW Hunts Bridge Road River I- 185 B A CK A B Access and Roadside 5 2 I-385 Parking Pelzer Y I-85 XW 899 State Rd S-39-140 W Easley, SC 29640 H Access is downstream of the S XWAnderson Laurens Old Hunts Bridge Road bridge, U XW 34°55'30"N 34°55'30"N river-right. The banks are steep; use caution. Park along Hunts Bridge Road, river-right. This access is unofficial but Greenwood Saluda Riv regularly used. Use at your XW er own risk.

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34°54'0"N U 34°54'0"N G 18 G ID 3 BR E S R R R D Saluda Lake Access FA and Parking Area 322 Buckskin Road, Easley, SC 29640 This is the last take-out before the Saluda Lake Dam. There is a small fee to utilize this access.

Open dawn to dusk. Saluda k Lake Saluda Lake Landing Access and Parking Area 605 Motor Boat Club Road, Greenville, SC 29611 This boat ramp and parking lot can be used for a small fee. If paddling downstream, the 34°52'30"N ramp is river/lake-left. The restaurant has 34°52'30"N seasonal hours. Please visit their Face- book page for more information, or call them Caution! at (864) 294-9061. The Saluda Lake Dam Be advised that this dam is large and k poses hazards to paddlers. Portage M o n o g h a n is not available at this time. Avoid the P a r k dam and its facilities.

D R M A W e s t s i d e D A P a r k D Upper Saluda River Blueway L U k SA C i t y o f Sponsors and Partners Road River Saluda River Yacht Club G r e e n v i l l e Access and Parking Area 1307 Old Easley Highway, Easley, SC 29640 S h o e l e s s 4014 Saluda Dam Road, Easley, SC 29640 This access is located river-right, downstream of 34°51'0"N Class II J o e 34°51'0"N The Saluda Dam Road River Class I-II Play Spot the Old Easley Highway bridge and may be used

Access and Parking Area is located by obtaining a free membership at the Yacht Club. J a c k s o n Rapids k river-right north of the bridge. There Kayaks and tubes are available for rent. For more M e m o r i a l is a small dirt parking lot and a information, visit: www.saludariveryachtclub.com.

fairly steep path leading to the river, downstream of the Saluda Lake Dam. k

HWY 123 S HWY 123 F W e l c o m e IS D R H R P a r k D T GE R ID A R W P B EY H L I AS T C i t y o f E E 34°49'30"N D 34°49'30"N OL H E a s l e y O Disclaimer R S There is some risk involved in water E R paddling. The ultimate responsibility for D safety lies solely with you. Upstate Forever and its partners disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, as to 1 8 the accuracy, completeness, or reliability Y W of the information provided in this map H E and shall not be held liable to any user T of this map. TA S Anderson County G r e e n v i l l e k C o u n t y SALUDA RIVER Fairgrounds Hunts Bridge Road to Suggested Saluda Lake Landing Dolly Cooper Park River 34°48'0"N Trip Length: 6 miles Trips Access and Parking Area Class I-II 34°48'0"N

Trip Level: Beginner 170 Spearman Circle, Greenville, SC 29611 k Rapid Trip Duration: 3-4 hours (Section 1) This Park offers an ADA b accessible floating boat SALUDA RIVER SALUDA RIVER launch, allowing for easy Dolly Cooper Park to Saluda Dam Road to access to the river for all. Additional features include River Road Dolly Cooper Park ample paved parking and Trip Length: 9.3 miles Trip Length: 6.5 miles a grassy picnic area. Trip Level: Beginner Trip Level: Novice r Rive da Greenville Trip Duration: 3-4 hours Trip Duration: 2.5-3 hours lu Sa County D o l l y R D C o o p e r RIDGE S B T P a r k M A A T H E N Common Fish in the Upper Anderson U H D W County Y D

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34°46'30"N 8 34°46'30"N I - V I P a r k Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout E R

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Common Carp 5 Redbreast Sunfish 8 E The Upper Saluda River supports 1/3 of all T A fish species found in South Carolina! Help main- T tain suitable water quality habitat for these 50 S R species of fish and other animals by protecting E T streamside vegetation, keeping yard waste away N from creeks and drains, reducing the use of I fertilizers, and always picking up pet waste.

Help conserve native species by never UNOFFICIAL: River Road releasing aquatic organisms into water other than River Access and Parking Area I-185 that from which they were caught. Don't dump 305 River Road, Piedmont, SC 29673 your bait bucket unless it is back into the water- Follow the dirt road about 300 feet to the river to body where that bait was collected. a small dirt parking area, which may be muddy following rain. The access is located river-right on the mouth of Big Brushy Creek. Although this access is unofficial, it is widely used. Use at your own risk. 34°43'30"N 34°43'30"N

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