Along this stretch, the Middle and South Saluda Rivers converge directly downstream of the put in; one mile before the take out, the South and North Saluda Rivers converge. Because this stretch of river is very curvy, there is a high potential for woody debris; paddlers should use caution at all times.
River can be accessed downstream of the bridge, river-left. Limited roadside parking is available 250 feet east of the bridge. Banks can be steep, use caution. This access is unofficial but regularly used. Use at your own risk.
Access is downstream of the Old Hunts Bridge Road bridge, river-right. The banks are steep; use caution. Park along Hunts Bridge Road, river-right. This access is unofficial but regularly used. Use at your own risk.
Limited roadside parking is available along Pumpkintown Road. Hunts Bridge Road is a 15 minute drive; shuttling cars could take half an hour. After putting in upstream of the Pumpkintown Road bridge, river left, paddlers will soon thee the confluence of the South and Middle Saluda Rivers, becoming the South Saluda River. The South Saluda River then crosses under two bridges before converging with the North Saluda River, becoming the main stem Saluda River. There are Class II-III rapids and shoals following the confluence of the South and North Saluda Rivers. The next road crossing is Old Hunts Bridge Road; take out upstream, river right. Limited roadside parking is available along Hunts Bridge Road. For more information see The Upper Saluda River Blueway map.
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