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The Tyger River Blueway

A Map and Guide to the Tyger River Scenic Corridor

April 2015

This map was printed on 100% waterproof paper. Pictures kindly provided by Upstate Forever staff,

unless otherwise noted.

Map Designed by Upstate Forever

All Rights Reserved

Welcome to the Tyger River BluewayT he T yger R iver Pa ddle T ra il pro vides o ver 15 m iles o f b egin n er-frien dly a n d 12 m iles o f m o re a dva n c ed pa ddlin g o ppo rtun ities. T he

T yger R iver is ea sily a c c essib le, just o ff o f In terstate-85 a n d Highwa y 29 n ea r the T o wn s o f Lym a n , Dun c a n , a n d Wellfo rd. T he T yger R iver is the la rgest river system run n in g thro ugh S pa rta n b urg Co un ty a n d den se wo o ded a rea s flo urishin g with pin es, c eda rs, hem lo c ks, b irc h, o a ks, a n d elm s b o rder m uc h o f it. T he area ha s a high po pula tio n o f b irds, in c ludin g b lue hero n s, o spreys, b a ld ea ges a n d severa l spec ies o f wa terfo wl. T he diverse pla n t life even in c ludes the rare pla n t spec ies R ho do den dro n ea stm a n ii (S a n tee a za lea ). T he la n d surro un din g the T yger R iver is ric h in histo ry as well. With histo ric la n dm a rks suc h a s An derso n M ill, the Pric e Ho use, a n d Wea ver’s

Co tto n Fa c to ry, a n d a va riety o f parks a n d wa lkin g tra ils; rec rea tio n fo r a ll skill levels a n d in terests are a va ila b le. A m ere ten yea rs a go , suc h recrea tio n a l o ppo rtun ities wo uld n o t ha ve b een po ssib le witho ut the tireless effo rts o f the T yger R iver Fo un -da tio n a n d the S tartex-Ja c kso n -Wellfo rd-Dun c a n Water Distric t (S JWD). With visio n s to pro m o te a n d resto re the T yger R iver Basin fo r pub lic use a n d en jo ym en t, pro tec t a n d c o n serve la n d, a n d b o o st S parta n b urg’s ec o n o m ic en gin e thro ugh to urism , the T yger R iver Fo un -da tio n ha s a c quired a n d resto red histo ric pro perties suc h a s the An derso n M ill, o rga n ized a n um b er o f river sweeps a n d c lea n up pro jec ts, a n d o pen ed the Co un ty’s first pub lic park a n d river a c c ess po in t o n the T yger R iver, the T yger-10 Nature Park. S JWD ha s a lso b een a lea der in la n d a c quisitio n a s well as pro tectin g wa ter qua lity fo r b o th drin kin g a n d recrea tio n . T hro ugh these effo rts, the T yger R iver ha s b een tra n sfo rm ed in to a n a sset fo r b o th wa ter a n d la n d recreatio n , pro vidin g n ew a n d exc itin g recrea tio n o ppo rtun ities to residen ts

a n d visito rs. T ho ugh in its in itia l pha se, the T yger R iver Pa ddle T ra il is a fa n ta stic trea sure. Lea rn ho w yo u c a n pro tec t this a n d o ther ho m eto wn rivers b y visitin g www.UpstateFo rever.o rg. Fo r m o re in fo rm a tio n o n the T yger R iver plea se visit the T yger R iver Fo un da tio n ’s web site at

www.tygerriver.o rg. T his a n d o ther b luewa y m a ps fro m a c ro ss S o uth Caro lin a a re a va ila b le a t www.go pa ddlesc.c o m .

Highway 417 River Access and Parking Area1464 Highway 417, Woodruff, SC 29388

T he river a c c ess o n Highwa y 417 sho uld b e used as a ta ke-o ut o n ly.Pa ddlin g past this ro a d c ro ssin g is diffic ult due to sha llo w waters a n dn um ero us wo o d a n d deb ris stra in ers. Pa ddlers sho uld ta ke-o ut river-

left b efo re the b ridge. Lim ited ro a dside parkin g is a va ila b le.

The Historic Anderson Mill5255 Anderson Mill Road Moore, SC 29369Lo c a ted a b o ut 8 m iles so uth-west o f S pa rta n b urg a lo n g the No rth T yger R iver (river-left), the histo ric An derso n M ill is the o ldest sta n din g m ill in S o uth Caro lin a a n d is the lo c a tio n o f the o ffic ia l fo un din g o f S pa rta n b urg Co un -ty in 1785. T he T yger R iver Fo un da tio n is lea din g the c harge to fully resto re this pro perty to a n o pera tin g m ill. While the b uildin g itself is n o t yet o pen to the pub lic , the surro un din g a rea s b o a st b ea utiful sc en ery a n d sha llo w waters, perfec t fo r fa m ilies to visit. Lim ited parkin g is a va ila b le. Pa ddlin g fro m here to the Highwa y 221 ro a d cro ssin g o f the No rth T yger is sc en ic fla twa ter a n d very fa m ily frien dly. T he river a c c ess a n d pa rkin g a rea a re lo c a ted so uth o f the ro a d, o r river-left. Fo r m o re in fo rm a -

tio n o n the Histo ric An derso n M ill, please visit: www.tygerriverfo un da tio n .o rg

Photo by Tim Dennison (TSDPhotography)

North Tyger and Highway 221: River Access6304 U.S. 221

Roebuck, SC 29376T he river a c c ess at Highwa y 221, n ea r the in tersec tio n o f Highwa y221 a n d In terstate 26, c a n b e used as a ta ke-o ut (fro m An der-so n M ill) o r a put-in (trip to M o rrisBridge R o a d). T here is n o park-in g a va ila b le at this river a c c ess.

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Caution! Berry Shoals Pond DamBe a dvised that this da m is la rge a n d po ses ha z-ards to pa ddlers. Plea se a vo id the da m en tirely o r use c a utio n at a ll tim es when pa ddlin g n ea rb y. Berry S ho a ls R o a d is the la st ro a d c ro ssin g

b efo re the da m . Please either ta ke o ut at this lo c -atio n o r po rta ge aro un d the da m o n the right side

o f the river/po n d (fa c in g do wn strea m ). Berry Shoals Pond Dam

T he Berry S ho a ls Po n d is a fla twa ter reservo ir lo c a ted a lo n g the S o uth T yger R iver. Bec a use o f m ild c urren ts, b o a ters c a n pa ddle upstrea m n ea rly 2 m iles o r sta y n ea rb y a n d explo re the po n d. Bro wn 's Ba it a n d T a c kle sho p lo c a ted o n Berry S ho a ls R o a d o ffers parkin g, b o a t ra m p/la un c h site, a n d fishin g fro m the b a n ks. T he sto re is o pen 7 da ys a week fro m 7 AM to 6 PM . T here is a $3 b o a t la un c h/parkin g fee a pplic a b le to b o th fishers a n d pa ddlers. Fishers are required to ha ve a fishin g lic en se whic h c a n b e purc ha sed at the sho p. T ygerb erry La n din g, a n o ffic ia l river a c c ess a n d parkin g area , is a c o o rdin a ted effo rt o f the T yger R iver Fo un da tio n , S JWD Water

Distric t, a n d S pa rta n b urg Co un ty Parks. It is sc heduled to o pen in Fa ll, 2015.

Berry Shoals Pond and Dam404 Berry Shoals Road, Duncan, SC 29334

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feet per sec o n d (disc ha rge) o r feet (height o f river). Middle Tyger RiverSouth Tyger RiverUS GS S ite No . 02157510;M iddle T yger R iver n ear

Lym a n , S CIdea l Co n ditio n s: 170 c fs (b a rely run n a b le) to 1,500 c fs (high run n a b le).

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US GS S ite No . 02158408; S o uth T yger b elo w Dun c a n , S CIdea l Co n ditio n s: a b o ve 125 c fsWater ta kes 12 ho urs to rea c h thePric e Ho use R o a d river a c c essfro m the strea m ga ge, so b e sure to c hec k the water levels well ina dva n c e b efo re a pa ddle trip.

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Wadsworth Trail1.85 Miles

Caldwell DriveConnector to

Wadsworth Trail1 Mile

Westview ElementaryFitness Trail 0.5 Miles

Reidville/Academy Park

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Tyger River Blueway Partners and Sponsors

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Tyger 10 Nature ParkOwned by the Tyger River Foundation, the Tyger 10 Nature Park is the first public river access along the Tyger River, located just a few minutes off of I-26 (Exit 35). With amenities such as a walking trail, river access, and a parking area, there are recreational opportunities for visitors of all interests; swimming, kayaking, fishing, and hiking along the river can be enjoyed at the Tyger 10 Park. Kayakers and canoeists be aware that Old Hills Bridge Road 3.5 miles downstream from the Tyger-10 Park is the last official take-out on the Tyger River Blueway Map. Paddlers should plan on taking out there.

3100 Walnut Grove Road, Roebuck, SC 29376

Walnut GroveNature Trail

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Anderson, South Carolina

Morris Bridge Road RiverAccess and Parking Area

Parking and river access is available where Hobbysville Road curves left and turns into Morris Bridge Road, before the bridge. The parking areais located river-right before the bridge on the left-

hand side of the road. Please pull cars completely off the road and be aware of other vehicles.

1760 Morris Bridge Road, Roebuck, SC 29376

Price HouseNature Trail0.44 Miles

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There is some risk involved in water paddling. The ultimate responsibility for safety lies

solely with the individual. Upstate Forever and its partners disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided in this map and shall not be held liable to any user of

this map.

DisclaimerLeave No Trace

1) Plan ahead and prepare.2) Travel on durable surfaces.3) Dispose of waste properly.4) Leave what you find.5) Respect wildlife.6) Respect private property and the privacy of others.

For more information, please visit: Leave No Trace (www.lnt.org)

River Safety1) Always wear a life jacket.2) Never boat alone.3) Plan your route based on your skill level.4) Leave a float plan with family or friends.5) Bring water and safety equipment.6) Stay away from river hazards and avoid the tailrace of dams along the Tyger River.7) Be aware of other boaters and carry a sound producing signal device.8) Dress appropriately and be prepared for inclement weather. Even in temperatures of 50-60d F, wet and windy weather can still cause hypothermia. Avoid wearing cotton clothing.9) Water levels can significantly and drastically change as the result of the operation of upstream dams and/or heavy rains. 10) Carry a cellular telephone and emergency numbers.

River Terminology PORTAGE:

Portage, or portaging, is the practice of carrying a canoe or kayak over land,

either around an obstacle (like dams or fallen trees) or between two bodies of water.

PUT-IN & TAKE-OUTA put-in is where a canoe/kayak is placed in the water, or the launching site. A take-out is where you end your trip, and take your boat out of the water. Sites that are labeled as both a put-in and take-out can be used to

either begin or end a trip.RIVER-LEFT/RIVER-RIGHT:

When referring to which side of the river a landmark, put-in/take-out, or obstacle is

located, river-left/river-right is determined by facing downstream. A take-out located on river-left would indicate that it is on the left side of the river as you are looking

(or paddling) downstream.RIVER MILES:

Measure of distance in miles along a river orcreek from its headwaters, beginning at zero

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The Historic Price House and PropertyOriginally owned by Thomas Price, one of Spartan-

burg County's first entrepreneurs, the Historic PriceHouse has a rich history of use beginning in the late1700's. In a store next to the house, Mr. Price sold general merchandise, food staples, wine, rum, and

whiskey in addition to serving as the area's post-master. In 1968, the Price House and its surrounding

acreage were given to the Spartaburg Historical Association. Tours of the house are given from May to October and are open to the public. $6/Ages 18+

$3/Ages 5-17. Free to SCHA Members. For more information, visit:

www.spartanburghistory.org/historic-price-house/

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Morris Bridge Road RiverAccess and Parking AreaLimited parking and river access is available where Hobbysville Road curves left and turns into Morris

Bridge Road, before the bridge. Park north-west of the road, river-right, on the road's shoulder and

follow the worn path on upstream right, which leadsdown the hill to the river. Please pull cars comple-tely off the road and be aware of other vehicles.

1760 Morris Bridge Road, Roebuck, SC 29376

Tame the Tyger AnnualRace and Festival

Tame the Tyger Race and Festival is an annual spring-time event in southern Spartanburg

County. The race is open to canoes or kayaks and extends 7.75 miles through Class I and II

rapids. The race begins at Morris Bridge Road and continues down to Old Hills Bridge Road

where paddlers take-out at a campground to a festival of food, music, and fun. For more inform-ation, visit Spartanburg County's Parks and Rec-

reation website: www.spartanburgparks.org

At the Old Hills Road bridge, park east of the road, river-left on the shoulder of an old roadbed. A drive

leads to a gate on private property. The old road-bed is to the left before the gate. A trail leads down-hill to the river. Paddlers should note that this is the

last official take-out on the Tyger River Blueway.

Old Hills Bridge RoadRiver Access and Parking Area2080 Old Hills Bridge Road Enoree, SC 29335

Intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boathandling in turbulent water.

River Rapids ClassificationClass I Rapids: Easy/BeginnerClass II Rapids: NoviceClass III Rapids: IntermediateClass IV Rapids: Advanced

Fast-moving water with riffles and small waves.

Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels.

Moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult to maneuver. North Tyger and Highway 221: River Access6304 U.S. 221

Roebuck, SC 29376The river access at Highway 221, near the intersection of Highway

221 and Interstate 26, can be used as a take-out (from Ander-

son Mill) or a put-in (trip to MorrisBridge Road). There is no park-ing available at this river access.

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