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Waterfall SC Class IV+

Blythe Shoals

Saluda, South - 2- Blyth Shoals - Hwy 11 to Talley Bridge (SC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
South Saluda River near Cleveland, SC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 50.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Wide range of boatable flows. Basically a wet seal launch at lower flows. Big Class V with monster holes at high flows.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Blythe Shoals
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A three tiered falls which can be run many ways, but the most common way is to start left then to the middle of the river for a small boof, be sure to boof because there is a pothole in the middle of a river and another on river left of that same middle drop. Then head back to left to skirt the hole. At the right level there can be a small surf wave just after the last major hole. The land owner on left is grumpy so try not to have a run in with him.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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2- Blyth Shoals - Hwy 11 to Talley Bridge
Saluda, South
III-IV(V) 1.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater