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Put-in SC

Put In

Saluda, Middle - 5: Long Shoals Rd to Hwy 288 (Pumpkintown Rd) (SC)

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Gauge Conditions
Middle Saluda River near Cleveland, SC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3.0 – 9.0 FT

3.05 on this gauge when it was dropping very slowly following a large rain event was just above the minimum for this run.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this section of the Saluda, offering paddlers an immediate introduction to the river's character. While specific details are limited, the rapid's location suggests it serves as a transition point into the downstream run, likely featuring initial navigational challenges that set the tone for the remaining stretch between Long Shoals Road and Highway 288.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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5: Long Shoals Rd to Hwy 288 (Pumpkintown Rd)
Saluda, Middle
II-III 2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater