Flat Shoal River

Test trip report.

Ran with the Chattooga gauge at 2.84ft. Still a little shallow in places but a fun run for some fairly inexperienced paddlers. A few strainers in some of the calm sections but none riverwide and all were easily avoidable.

This is my home river so if anyone needs a guide, i'm down to run always. 8649033488

Been wanting to paddle this Sec. for a while.
Anyone up for taking me down?

JB

ran 2 6 11- no strainers 2.0 on chat gauge was accurate due to widespread rain days before. 2.0 was lower runnable. had a few bony spots.

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.

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.

The final drop on the river.
Blind Slide contiues as some small drops after the first big slide.
The first slide at low flow.