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Rapid SC Class II

Hampton Street Rapids

Saluda - 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence (SC)

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Gauge Conditions
Saluda River below Lake Murray DAM near Columbia, SC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 20,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Hampton Street Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Hampton Street Rapids features a technical boulder garden with multiple channelized routes that require precise maneuvering between exposed rocks and potential hydraulics. The rapid's main challenge lies in navigating the center and river-right lines, which demand careful boat positioning and quick paddle strokes to avoid pin hazards and unexpected ledge drops. At moderate to high water levels, paddlers should be prepared for changing water dynamics and maintain awareness of potential undercut rocks along the main current.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
10.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence
Saluda
I-III+(IV) 8.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater