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Old 06-02-2011, 02:54 PM
 
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hello everyone...my gf and i are gonna kayak some parts of the catawba and maybe some other creeks and streams in york and other counties...i know we can put in at the damn ..can we take out @ riverwalk?..i know that riverpark is closed..how does one get to riverwalk?..i would be coming into town from gaffney...also,is there any more places to kayak or canoe around that area?and,how is lansford park..as far as roughness ,rapids...thanks for any info i get
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Old 06-02-2011, 05:11 PM
 
Location: Indian Land, SC
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My husband loves to kayak and believe me, it's hard to find spots to put-in. You can put-in on Route 9 just west of Lancaster. The spot is in the westbound lane of number 9 and is kind of hard to spot. It is located just past Grace St perhaps five miles from the intersection of 521 and 9. It is a little dirt road that takes you under the bridge (number 9) to put-in. From there you can go to the Fishing Creek Access (about a 5 mile trip). It's easy since it's downriver but takes about 4 hours to do (depending on conditions).

I have a link to a web-site that may help you:

Lower Catawba-Wateree River Basin Map — Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation
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Old 06-02-2011, 05:20 PM
 
Location: Indian Land, SC
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I forgot to mention that Lancaster is in Lancaster County not York County. The route I mentioned earlier is about 10 miles south of Landsford Canal (also in Lancaster County on Number 21).

The Fishing Creek Access is a very long, narrow lake that has another access on the southeast end as well. It is the first lake north of Lake Wateree on the Catawba (that would be considered the lower Catawba River Basin). If you like to kayak on lakes, Fishing Creek Lake is nice.

I hope that helps.
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Old 06-03-2011, 06:28 AM
 
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To get to Riverwalk, take I-77 to Rock Hill and exit 82 A at Hwy 21 (Cherry Rd.) and head east. Travel about a mile or so and Riverwalk will be on your right just before you get to the Catawba River bridge.

Riverwalk - Google Maps
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Old 06-04-2011, 08:29 AM
 
Location: Overland Park, KS
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Riverwalk to Gaffney is a nice hour drive. I drive it everyday for work, not kayaking.
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Old 06-04-2011, 09:12 PM
 
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There is a whitewater park in Charlotte that you might be interested in:
Whitewater Rafting, Canopy Tour, Zip-Lines, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Flatwater Kayaking, Ropes Courses, Eco Trekking. USNWC | Charlotte, NC
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Old 06-06-2011, 10:43 AM
 
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I kayak and put in at the Damn and go to the waterfront park in Rock Hill. I turn down Celanese rd (I think it is Celanese, google maps says celriver rd/state rd 50) THere is a park down on the left that alot of people use for kayaking. I have not used it this year but we did several times last year.
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Old 06-06-2011, 03:18 PM
 
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Try these guys - I have not used them yet, but have heard great things. They will pick you up for the return trip I believe...

Good luck!

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Old 06-08-2011, 01:08 PM
 
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The best place BY FAR to Kayak is at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. There are tons of places to do it. It's right off of Springfield Parkway across the street from Springfield Golf club. They also have like 30 miles of trails if you like to hike.
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Old 06-17-2011, 09:39 PM
 
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Put in at the damn and river walk is just past the second bridge(hwy 21 allso north cherry rd) on the right going downstream....river is generally slow and rockky....try the pacolet off skull shoal roads just a mile or so upstream from convergence with broad river and then to Lockhart.
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