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:: Section IV Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Section IV Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Chattooga River |
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Related River Guidebooks on AllAboutRivers |
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Section IV Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
US 76 Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Lake Tugaloo |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
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| Gradient: |
45 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Chattooga Whitewater Shop; 803-647-9083. |
| Good Level: |
250-1,100 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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| Permit: |
Self registration at the put-in. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Some of the most challenging whitewater in the east, highlighted by Five Falls, a continuous series of Class III-VI falls, all within one third of a mile. |
| Hazards: |
Woodall Shoals. Five Falls. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Primitive sites located along US Highway 76. Oconee State Park, 20 miles from the US 76 bridge crossing on SC 107. |
| Location: |
In the Southeastern U.S. (GA,SC), 160 miles Northwest of Columbia |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in:The US 76 bridge over the Chattooga is about midway between Westminster, South Carolina and Clayton, Georgia. Drive on 123 west out of Greenville then take 76 N to Longcreek then hit the 76 bridge which is about 5 miles from Longcreek. There is a three dollar fee to park there.
Take-out: When driving to the take-out go from the bridge south on 76 to Longcreek. From Longcreek, proceed to Damascus Church Road and turn left on Bull Sluice Road. After some 4 miles there is a sign that says Lake Tugaloo Ramp. |
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