With temperatures reaching into the high 70s and possibly even 80s this week, it’s about that time to start hitting the water.
With dozens of lakes, rivers, and man-made canals, our region is one of the best areas in the south to float on the water.
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The calm waters of the Catawba River offer a great adventure for paddlers of all skill levels.
Begin your journey at the Fort Mill Dam and float down to Riverwalk along 3.5 miles of slow-moving water with two small Class I rapids.
For a change of pace, paddles can also put in at Riverwalk and embark on a 2.75-mile trip that gets jumpstarted with the Class I/II rapid just below the launch. The trip continues to a second Class I rapid just before taking out at River Park.
The landing is open to the public year round. Visit the City of Rock Hill for more information.
Latta Plantation Nature Center serves as the gateway to the 1,460 acres of Latta Plantation Nature Preserve and is the source for educational programs and information on the preserve’s natural communities, flora, and fauna. The preserve, Mecklenburg County’s largest, forms a green peninsula extending into Mountain Island Lake and protects a natural heritage site and several endangered plants.
They have a dedicated kayak dock and launch a a quaint cove of Mountain Island Lake.
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There is no other place in the Southeast quite like the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Located just across the Catawba, Gaston County serves as a convenient home base when exploring this ever expanding outdoor adventure park.
Whether you prefer the comfort of a kayak or the core workout that comes from paddleboarding, the USNWC offers a quick way to get outfitted and hit the river. Watch out for their frequent dinner cruises which pair a paddle, dinner, and either a craft beer or wine tasting.
The newly constructed riverfront park in Belmont not only holds one of the coolest playgrounds in the area, it is also home to one of best boat launches.
You’ll be able to spot plenty of cliff swallows and ospreys hunting for food, nesting, and feeding their young.
Kayaking and canoeing are popular activities at the Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Bring your own kayaks and canoes to unload by use of boat ramps at Lakes Crandall and Frances and Stumpy Pond. Boats can be walked down to Lake Haigler at the Nature Center Entrance.
Kayak and canoe rentals are available at Lake Haigler beginning the first weekend in May. Rentals are available on weekends from 9:00am – 5:00pm from May through September on a first-come, first-served basis. Paddles and life jackets are provided.
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1 Hour: Non-member $10** per person | Member $5 per person
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