This short section on the South Saluda River is a great beginner-friendly mountain river paddling experience.

The Naturaland Trust Access is only a 5 minute drive from the SCDNR Access; shuttling cars would be quick and easy. Parking is available on the north side of Geer Highway in a roadside pulloff. Portage boats across the road to the SCDNR Access. Once on the river, the Naturaland Trust Access will be river-left immediately after the river turnsat a 90 degree angle from east to south flowing. Park in the dirt lot river left. Paddlers should be aware that the Class IV-V Blythe Shoals rapid is directly downstream of the Naturaland Trust river access. Be sure to exit the river at the Naturaland Trust river access if you do not wish to paddle the Class IV-V rapid. For more information see The Upper Saluda River Blueway map.