Difficulty:  Very strenuous, but only due to distance.

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Distance:  16 miles.

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Time:  6 - 8 hours.

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Crowds:  Very light.

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IMPORTANT:  Requires staging 2 vehicles or arranging pickup.

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Put In:  Arrowhead Landing, Arrowhead Road, St. Stephen, SC 29479. GPS: 33.404235, -79.863481 or 33°24’15.3”N, 79°51’48.5”W. PHOTO of BOAT RAMP.

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Take Out:  Jamestown Landing, US-17/41 ALT, Jamestown, SC 29453. GPS: 33.303510, -79.679659 or 33°18’12.6”N, 79°40’46.8”W. PHOTO of BOAT RAMP. 

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Fees/Permits:  None.

 

Current:  Flows downriver in an southeast direction.

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Tidal Influence:  Yes, can begin to feel tidal influence within 2-3 miles of Jamestown Landing. Tide is approximately 3 – 3.5 hours behind Charleston Harbor tide table.

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Trees Down or Other Obstructions?  If you come across downed trees, limbs or other obstructions while paddling

this blueway, please let us know. We can often facilitate removing it. Contact us at 843-433-0361 or 843-719-4146. 

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​Precautions:  Motorized boats go up and down the river near the two landings. While normally not a problem for paddlers, dam water releases could inundate sandbars. Call 800-925-2537 for scheduled releases.

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Water Level:  For this Blueway paddle trail, the Jamestown Santee water level should be between 5-10 ft. For Santee River Water Levels, click HERE. Further, the Lake Marion Tailrace gauge height should be less than 32.00 with a discharge rate of less than 2,000 cubic feet per second. For gauge height, click HERE. For discharge rate, click HERE.

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So Much History Nearby: Did you know Berkeley County has more than 110 historical markers and historical points of interest? CLICK HERE to find your Adventures in History!

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Weather on the Trail:  Click HERE

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