Long Bay Paddlers are kayaking the beautiful Lumber River this Saturday, September 10th.
We’ll meet at the Rice Field Cove Landing access off US 76 near Nichols, SC, at 8 a.m. and then shuttle up (10 mile drive) to the launch at the Fair Bluff access on NC 904.
This is a 16.4 mile down river trip and is an Intermediate Paddle.
Minimum 14 foot closed deck kayaks are recommended. PFDs are required to be worn. Bring a whistle, snacks/lunch, sun screen, bug spray, etc.
To get to the Rice Field Cove Landing take Hwy 9 until it meets Hwy. 76. Once on 76 drive only about 1,000 feet and turn left on Downing Creek Dr. (before the bridge) and then almost immediately bear right on River Rd. The landing is at the end of the road. 3395 River Rd, Nichols, SC 29581.
The address for the Fair Bluff access is 1175 Main St. Fair Bluff, NC 28439
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