Catawba River Expeditions, LLC
(803) 327-9335
Catawba River Expeditions
(803) 327-9335
We'd love to have your trip suggestions!
If you have a favorite float in the area and would like us to arrange for a group, please send an email.
We'll post suggestions and see if others are interested!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Give us a call to schedule!
Will be doing Spider Lily trips mid-May through mid-June
April 24: Cane Creek Cleanup (details to follow)
May 1: High School Prom Day in Rock Hill (don't get our help dirty, they have to be pretty later)
May 2: Dam to River Park Trip, 2:30
May 8: Dam to River Park Trip, 9:30 and 11:00
May 9: Dam to River Park Trip, 2:30
May 15: Spider Lily trips, both upriver (easy) and downriver (difficult)
Times to be determinedMay 16: Spider Lily Festival at Landsford Canal State Park!
Trip times to be determinedMay 22: Riverkeeper Eco-Tour through Spider Lilies
Trip times to be determinedMay 23: Spider Lily trips, both upriver (easy) and downriver (difficult)
Trip times to be determinedMay 29: Spider Lily trips
May 30: Spider Lily trips
Lake Wylie Dam to River Park
*Moderately Easy, suitable for beginners*
Miles: 6.50
Float time: 2 to 3 hours
This float begins at the Lake Wylie Dam and passes under the US 21 bridge and I-77 bridges. This is a beautiful stretch of river - we've seen eagles, deer, otters, geese, osprey, heron and lots of fish. Most beginners do well on this section, but be aware there is moving water and rocks to manuever around. Depending on water level, you may get a few fun riffles or rapids, but mostly this is a pretty calm, flat stretch of water with lots of big rocks. The river is dam-controlled, and the water levels are varied.
Float time: 2 to 3 hours
This float begins at the Lake Wylie Dam and passes under the US 21 bridge and I-77 bridges. This is a beautiful stretch of river - we've seen eagles, deer, otters, geese, osprey, heron and lots of fish. Most beginners do well on this section, but be aware there is moving water and rocks to manuever around. Depending on water level, you may get a few fun riffles or rapids, but mostly this is a pretty calm, flat stretch of water with lots of big rocks. The river is dam-controlled, and the water levels are varied.
We cannot guarantee what water levels may be. Typically, water is released from 10 am through 2 pm, but it's not "written in stone." We usually wait to get on the water at 10:10 or so, after the rocks are covered with water. Otherwise you'll be rock-hopping!
Meet us at River Park, you'll leave your vehicle there and ride our shuttle up to the dam. Your vehicle will be there waiting for you when you're done paddling.
Landsford Canal Upper to Landsford Canal Lower
*Most difficult - Paddling experience required*
Miles: 2.3
Float time: 1-2 hours, depending on water level
Experience needed: If the water level is up, this is a challenging, quick float with some rapids. If the levels are down, prepare to pull your boat over many rocks. In the spring, catch the Spider Lilly Festival! Only experienced paddlers accepted on this section - it's very difficult when the water is low, and fast when it's higher. But oh, so worth the effort! Really... only experienced paddlers, and no children!
Landsford Canal Upriver
*Easiest - suitable for beginners*
Miles: Depends on you!
Description: A beautiful float, we always see eagles! Put in at the main parking area of Landsford Canal State Park. Paddle upstream as far as you want, then paddle back down to the park. There is very little current and lots of water, so the upstream paddle is very easy. Hwy 5 bridge is 5 miles upstream. Perfect for canoes, great for beginners, a nice paddling workout for experienced paddlers. Children of all ages welcome on this float with their parents - any experience level is perfect.
