Saluda, South

2- Blyth Shoals - Hwy 11 to Talley Bridge

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May 15, 2025

Current wood

ReporterPatrick Miller
Gauge Reading130 cfs at SOUTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR CLEVELAND, SC
FlowLow Flow

I ran this section yesterday and at 130cfs there was a log that you had to portage on the flat water approach to big shoals. There were numerous other trees that you had to duck under or go around, but once you hit the gorge it opened up and there's no wood in play. There's a down tree on river right a small rapid or two past the shoals that could be a concern, but it's easy to spot and avoid. We ended up doing two laps and there's a really nice surf wave at the bottom of blyth shoals at that level. Beautiful run and fun too.

Current wood – Saluda, South – 2- Blyth Shoals - Hwy 11 to Talley Bridge | American Whitewater