Saluda

Checked gauge before running. My paddle encountered repeated shoals (5-6) too shallow to float anywhere across the stream. I've since run this from the Dam down to same take-out but with other water levels. Don't put-in with gauge (AW#829) reading below 2.90 ft. if you want to use only paddles and want to protect from unusual bottom-wear. If gauge is above 3.20 ft. I would say this is 'runnable'. I've done it with the gauge at 3.46 and would call it 'perfect'.