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Rapid SC Class I+

Oh Brother 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
Oh Brother Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Oh Brother Rapids presents a straightforward Class I+ stretch with moderate technical elements, featuring scattered rock gardens and small offset waves that require careful boat positioning. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate between mid-channel boulders and maintain momentum through a slight right-hand bend, watching for potential hydraulic features at different water levels. While generally manageable for intermediate boaters, the rapid demands attentive line selection to avoid potential pin or broach hazards around the larger mid-stream rocks.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I+
Mile Marker
7.4 mi
Directions
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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