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# 28 - The Way Ditch
-and "Back Pasture"-
Rated: Easy to Moderate
5 miles, round-trip
East Lake Moultrie's "Way Ditch" is long known as one of
the best access points for a variety of recreation - fishing,
boating, island camping and kayaking. The near mile-
long, straight waterway is flanked on both sides by tall,
stunning cypress and tupelo trees. The Way Ditch allows
-access to Coon Island, The Jungle, but for the purposes-
-of this Blueway, the "Back Pasture" (Dennis's Pasture).-
-These areas offer abundant wildlife, vibrant flowers in-
-warmer months, and several miles of secluded, narrow,-
-seldom-visited scenic winding paths for paddlers.-
Click Here for a Downloadable Way Ditch-Back Pasture Kayaking Guide
GPX Paddling Route for your GPS
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, depending on water levels and vegetation growth in the Back Pasture.
Distance: 5 miles, round-trip, but many options for exploration to make it a longer paddle.
Time: 3 hours minimum.
Crowds: Very light. You will see motorized boats/anglers at the end of the Way Ditch and near Coon Island.
Put In / Take Out: End of Dike Road, Bonneau, SC 29431. 800-315-3087. GPS: 33.353139, -79.971056 or 33°21’11.3"N, 79°58’15.8"W. PHOTO of BOAT RAMP.
Fees/Permits: None.
Current: None to negligible.
Tidal Influence: None.
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.
Precautions: Winds above 10 MPH can be tough for a paddler on Lake Moultrie. There is a lot of open water for wind to intensify and cause waves/whitecaps. There are hundreds of tree stumps just inches below the water’s surface. These can flip a paddler if a boat gets wedged on top. Tip: these stumps can usually be seen with polarized sunglasses.
Water Level: For this Blueway, water level above 74.50 is recommended. Lake Moultrie Water Levels, click HERE.
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!
Weather on the Trail: Click HERE
