Black River Paddle Trail
The Black River (East) paddle trail is a one-way canoe and kayak route on blackwater river water near Andrews in Georgetown County, South Carolina, according to SCTrails. It suits paddlers who want an easy route through pine and water oak forest, with the put-in at Pump House Landing at mile 0 and the last take-out at the US 701 Bridge at mile 40. The one thing to know is that the page lists the trail as 40 miles long but also calls it a 23-mile trail, and it gives no current water levels, so check before you go.
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Weather at Black River Paddle Trail, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
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| 8 am | Sunny | 46°F | N 10 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 52°F | N 13 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 59°F | N 15 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 63°F | N 15 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 64°F | N 15 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 62°F | N 14 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:24 am |
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| Sunset | 6:40 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Black River SC kayak put-in and take-out points? |
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| County | Georgetown County |
How do you get to the Black River (East) put-in and take-out points?
According to SCTrails, the Black River (East) paddle trail starts at Pump House Landing, a public landing with a concrete ramp at mile 0. From Andrews, drive north on SC 41, turn right at the railroad tracks onto Williamsburg County S-45-303, then turn left onto Georgetown County S-22-699. The landing is at the end of that road. The last take-out is the US 701 Bridge at mile 40, at the Georgetown Shrine Club Landing, where SCTrails says donations are accepted for its use. From Andrews, drive north on SC 41, turn right onto SC 51, drive to Oatland, turn left onto Georgetown County S-22-179, turn right onto S-22-6 and drive 1.2 miles, turn right onto S-22-4 and drive about 7 miles, then turn right onto US 701. The landing is at the bridge.
SCTrails lists other public landings with concrete ramps along the route at miles 5, 10, 22, 28 and 36, including Pine Tree Landing, Pea House Landing, Brown's Ferry Landing, Rocky Point Landing and Peter's Creek. SCTrails says the mileage and GPS coordinates are approximate and for reference only, so confirm the access points before you go.
What does it cost, and when is the Black River (East) trail open?
SCTrails does not state a fee or opening hours for the Black River (East) paddle trail. Its feature list includes both "Fee Required" and "No Fee" without saying which landing charges. The page also does not name the agency that manages the trail. The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and the Georgetown County Visitor's Center are the contacts the page gives for more information. The trail page lists the trail as year-round, but that label is not explained in the source, so check before you go.
Black River Paddle Trail: questions visitors ask
Where are the put-in and take-out points on the Black River (East) paddle trail?
SCTrails names Pump House Landing at mile 0 as the initial put-in and the US 701 Bridge at mile 40 as the last take-out, at the Georgetown Shrine Club Landing, where donations are accepted. The mileage and GPS coordinates on the page are approximate.
How long is the Black River (East) paddle trail?
SCTrails lists the trail length as 40.00 miles, one way. The description on the same page calls it the 23-mile Black River trail near Andrews, so confirm the route length with the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce before you plan a trip.
How difficult is the Black River (East) paddle trail?
SCTrails rates the Black River (East) trail as easy. It also warns that the river pinches into very narrow channels at times, and that after the first mile a section called The Narrows runs through a maze of brush.
Where can you camp along the Black River (East) trail?
SCTrails says primitive camping and fresh artesian well water are available at Pine Tree Landing, and it lists camping at Pea House Landing, Brown's Ferry Landing and Rocky Point Landing. It advises contacting the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce for more camping information.
Where can you get a map or brochure for the Black River trail?
SCTrails says a brochure on the entire Black River Water Trail by the Sea Grant Consortium is available from the Georgetown Visitor Center at 531 Front Street, Georgetown, SC 29440, phone (843) 546-8436.
Are pets allowed on the Black River (East) paddle trail?
SCTrails lists "Pets Allowed" among the trail features. The page does not give any leash, boat or landing rules for pets, so check with Georgetown County before you bring one.
What wildlife can you see on the Black River (East) trail?
SCTrails describes turkey, hawk and wood duck nesting areas, black willow canopies, 20-foot limestone bluffs, and possible sightings of snowy egrets. It also says otters live in the water as far down as SC 41.
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