Dan River in North Carolina

by  guest-paddler

A self-supported trip created by guest-paddler

Trip Overview

We put in at Snow Creek Access and got took out at the Hemlock access on Power house rd. It took us about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Water was perfect.

This run had good flowing water with only 3 longer flat water areas. We enjoyed several small rapid areas class 1's or possibly small class 2. Did fine in rec boats; fun day.

Fees:

none

Directions:

Put in at Snow creek access off Pitzer Rd.

Take out is near the Hemlock golf course on Power house Rd.

Resources:

Paddling Eastern North Carolina by Paul Ferguson
You can get a Dan river map at the General store at the corner of 89 and Sheppard Mill Road free.

Trip Details

  • Sport/Activity: Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Water Type: River/Creek (Up to Class II)

Trip Location