2: Flat Shoals Bridge to Tanyard Bridge (SSR 37-24)Class I-III
3 Miles
Avg Gradient 20 fpm
Blind-Slide
Blind-Slide Photo of Kevin Miller by Will Reeves taken April 2003 @ 1.6 Gauge Information
Flat Shoal River
River DescriptionFlat Shoal is the bigger, more agressive cousin of the North Fork of the Little River. Local Clemson boaters advised running the Flat Shoal over the North Fork of the Little because the Little is fairly small, strainer filled, and unexciting. However, that being said, don't get too excited about Flat Shoal. The largest rapids are class III but the last drop can get pushy at really high water. Most of the run is wide. I did not see strainers on my one flood stage trip (Will Reeves).There is no good reason to boat past the takeout bridge because the lake inundates the last few miles of the river, almost within sight of the bridge.
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Last Updated: 2005-09-30 10:46:12
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Chattooga R near Clayton GA [ GA ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| AW Gauge ID: | 876 |
| USGS Station: | 02177000 |
| HUC: | 03060102 |
| Latitude: | 34.8139 |
| Longitude: | -83.3061 |
| Class: | 1 |
No guide books for this stream. If you know of a book that describes this stream please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. User Comments |
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2005-09-30 10:31:35 (1107 days ago)
David Scull
I tubed this section today (Labor Day) with some non-boater friends, and can report that there are no remaining strainers that completely span the river. Everything that remains can be maneuvered around. I would like to second Ron & Misti's opinion about the character of this run. This river has great features for learning/sharpening your skills, is largely undeveloped, very scenic, with an easy shuttle, putin and takeout.
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2005-04-08 18:28:25 (1281 days ago)
ron and misti tolley
This is great run for skills building. Only problem is that is requires adequate rain. The best way to determine if it is running is to scout the put-in or take out. The gauge relationship with the Chattooga does not really correlate well since the drought ceased. The Chattooga watershed is much larger, therefor it runs down much slower. When the river is running high, it is one of the best local runs around. It offers a good mix of everything. When the water level is up it has alot of great playspots. The upper is more challenging but has more flatwater after the first 1/4 mile.
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| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
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| 0.0 | Flat Shoals Bridge rapid | II |   |
| 0.0 | Flat Shoals Bridge Rapid from downstream | II | |
| 0.5 | Blind-Slide | III |  |
| 0.5 | Blind Slide more | II+ | |
| 3.0 | Final Slides | III |   |
| 3.0 | Tanyard Bridge Slide | III | |
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