Because of the flatwater lake paddling conditions here, Madden Bridge Road can be used as a put in and take out, allowing paddlers to explore upstream and downstream at their own leisure and returning to the same spot.
A small off-road parking area and limited roadside parking is available upstream of the road, on river-right. A 500-foot trail leads to a small sandy beach along the lake. The future location for Madden Bridge Park is downstream of the bridge, river-right, opening in 2018. Do not consume fish caught in the Twelve Mile River and upper reaches of Lake Hartwell due to a PCB Advisory still in effect.
As the Twelve Mile River enters Lake Hartwell, the channels become very clear and wide. Paddlers can use Madden Bridge Road as a beginning and end point, and paddle upstream or downstream at their own leisure. If paddling downstream toward Lake Hartwell, be aware that paddling back upstream can become difficult in windy conditions or in higher water.
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