Water Trail

Durham Creek
(Berkeley County)

Description: Starting from Durham Creek Landing you will paddle south to the confluence of Durham Creek and the Back River and turn right onto the Back River. During your paddle on the Back River, you will pass old rice fields, pass under a railroad trestle, and a wooden bridge. Shortly after the trestle you will see a well kept landing area on the left, which is Medway Plantation, where you may see the ruins of the old plantation home. This is private property and cannot be used by the public. In the summertime you will be treated to a number of blooming water plants and you may also see an abundance of animals (such as alligators) and birds including herons, eagles, and American egrets. Shortly after you pass under the wooden bridge, the river narrows and you will need to turn around.

Length: 4.4 miles.

Fees: No fee.

Access Points:
Mileage and GPS coordinates are approximate and for reference only.

Mile 0 (GPS N 33.0577 W 79.9581) Durham Creek Landing From the intersection of US 176 and US 52 in Goose Creek, drive north on US 52 for 6.8 miles and turn right onto Cypress Gardens Road (Berkeley County S 89). Drive 5.3 miles and cross the bridge over Durham Creek. The landing is just north of the bridge.

Mile 1.5 (GPS N 32.0394 W 79.9550) Enter the Back River.

Mile 2.3 (GPS N 32.0482 W 79.9640) Branch.

Mile 2.7 (GPS 33.0521 W 79.9687) Branch.

Mile 3.7 (GPS N 33.0612 W 79.9789) Railroad Trestle.

Mile 4.0 (GPS N 33.0642 W 79.9842) Bridge.

Mile 4.4 (GPS N 33.0641 W 79.9892) Turnaround.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: No camping.

Information: The Berkeley Conservation District, PO Box 6122, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Telephone: 843-719-4049, or http://www.berkeleyblueways.com/about.htm. For water levels call Santee Cooper at 18009252537.