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Rapid SC Class III

Pot Shoals

American Whitewater 35.0328, -82.5282

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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

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Pot Shoals is a technical Class III rapid with a complex boulder-strewn descent that requires precise maneuvering between large rocks and powerful hydraulics. Paddlers must navigate a series of tight slots and avoid several undercut boulders, with the primary line running center-right and demanding quick boat control to avoid potential pin spots and keeper holes. Scout this rapid carefully from river right, as the consequences of a mistake can be serious, especially at lower water levels when the rock placement becomes more challenging.