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Upper Saluda River: Lyman Street Landing

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Upper Saluda River: Lyman Street Landing

Skill Level: Easy
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Rapids: None
Length: 0.00 miles
Duration: .5 - 5 hours
Portaging: No
What to Expect

Paddlers should use this river access as a start and end point, traveling upstream or downstream at your own leisure. Slow moving and flat water characterize this stretch.

Access
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Lyman Street Landing River Access and Parking Area
 98 Lyman Street, Pelzer, SC 29669
Access Details

The upstream and downstream dams create lake-like paddling conditions at this river access and this section is very beginner-friendly. Paddlers can travel upstream or downstream, using Lyman Street Landing as a start and end point. Lyman Street Landing has a large paved parking lot and a boat ramp, and is open from dawn to dusk. While portage around the downstream dams is available, the lake-like paddling conditions allow paddlers to use the Lyman Street Landing as a put in and take out.

Trip Details

The upstream and downstream dams create lake-like paddling conditions at this river access and this section is very beginner-friendly. Paddlers can travel upstream or downstream, using Lyman Street Landing as a start and end point. Lyman Street Landing has a large paved parking lot and a boat ramp, and is open from dawn to dusk. While portage around the downstream dams is available, the lake-like paddling conditions allow paddlers to use the Lyman Street Landing as a put in and take out. If paddlers would like to continue their paddle, please visit the Lyman Streem Landing to Cooley Bridge Road trip page for more information. 

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Ashley Blough
Apr 03, 2023 10:25 am EDT
Excellent beginner kayaking spot. The kayak launch makes it very easy to put in/take out. Saw plenty of wildlife including some beavers. Kayaked both upstreams and downstream and was satisfied with 1.5 hours on the water.
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boat ramp at Lyman Street Landing (Credit: Upstate Forever)
Kayak launch
Barrier to not go near dam
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