Dennis and I with Kelly and Warren Stacks floated the Dan yesterday. We put in at Big Creek at the bridge on Lynchburg rd. and got out at the hanging rock access. Putting in here at the bridge is steep and muddy and there is very little parking. This is not my favorite put in. The Dan River Company does this run and their private put in access is much better.
Warren and Kelly our paddle buddies.
Youth group kids rock jumping.
Kelly is victorious over a rapid.
Fun Day, fun people!
Just floated a rapid. I think this is my favorite place, in a river!
Warren floating the rapid.
It took about 3 hours because the water was so low and we stopped and played a little. Also we almost did not go because the river guage said it was
1.55ft and the cfs was
121. My book "Paddling the Eastern NC Rivers" said 1.5ft was the minium to paddle this section and we were close and the min. cfs was 125 but the river was fine if you follow the current.
This run is perfect for beginners. It has class 1 rapids along the way and beautiful scenery.
It was a beautiful day with great friends.
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