Water Trail

US 17A to Line Canal

(Colleton County)

TrailMap

Description: From the landing put-in on the falling tide, which is 5-6 hours behind Charleston Harbor, and turn right into the Combahee River. During this 5 hour float you will pass the Cherokee Plantation where you can see the main house and the boat house. The remains of rice fields are evident in the low areas. On a warm day you might want to stop at one of the sandbars and swim.

Insect repellent is recommended during the warm months.

Length: Approximately 11.9 miles.

Fees: No fee.

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

Mile 0 - Highway 21 Landing - From Yemassee drive east on US Highway 17A/21 for approximately 2.0 miles.

Mile 2.1 - Public Landing - From Yemassee drive east on US Highway 17A/21 for 2.6 miles and turn right onto Public Landing Lane. The landing is at the end of the road.

Mile 9.0 - Sugar Hill Landing - From Yemassee, drive south on River Road (S-7-33) for approximately 6.0 miles and the road to the landing is on the left. This is a dirt landing.

Mile 11.5 - Line Canal Landing - From Yemassee, drive east on US Highway 17A/21 for 6.5 miles and turn right onto Colleton County S-15-66. The landing is approximately 5.5 miles at the bridge.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: No camping.

Information: ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 848, Hollywood, SC 29449. Telephone: 843-889-3084. M-F 7:30 am to 4 pm.