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Little Pee Dee River: McKays Bridge to Harllees Bridge

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Little Pee Dee River: McKays Bridge to Harllees Bridge

Skill Level: Difficult
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Rapids: None
Length: 6.60 miles
Duration: 8 - 10 hours
Portaging: No
What to Expect

This section of the river is very remote and swampy with narrow channels.  Travel at any water level can be very difficult and is recommended for the experienced boater only. 

Access
Put in:
McKays Bridge Throw-In
Access Details

Throw-In opportunities are found at bridge crossings that do not have public landings.  The land within a few feet of either side of a bridge is known as the right-of-way and is considered public, but along both sides of the river adjacent to a bridge throw-in, the land is privately owned.   One needs to be careful as you launch your boat to stay within the right-of-way and not to trespass on private land.  It is also best not to park along the side of the road, instead please get someone to leave you and your gear at the bridge. 

Take out:
Harllees Bridge Throw-In
Access Details

Throw-In opportunities are found at bridge crossings that do not have public landings.  The land within a few feet of either side of a bridge is known as the right-of-way and is considered public, but along both sides of the river adjacent to a bridge throw-in, the land is privately owned.   One needs to be careful as you launch your boat to stay within the right-of-way and not to trespass on private land.  It is also best not to park along the side of the road, instead please get someone to leave you and your gear at the bridge. 

Trip Details

There are many opportunities to get lost exploring multiple channels within the floodplain at higher water levels.  One may want to enter this section at the break of dawn as it can take an entire long summer day to complete.

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