Description: From Angels Landing you will basically follow the north shoreline of Lake Moultrie. You will circle a series of islands and pass a number of bays and coves you can explore to add to your experience. Just past halfway you will enter the Russellville Flats area where there are numerous shallow bays to explore, where in season you will be treated to several types of flowering water lilies. This heavily forested area is home to many species of birds and animals including alligators. For the fisherman, this is one of the best areas for bluegill and a world record 5 pound 7.5 ounce red eared sunfish (shell cracker) was caught here.

Length: Approximately 10.4 miles.

Fees: No fee.

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

Mile 0 (GPS N 33.3798 W 80.0907) ­ Angels Landing ­ Drive east from Eutawville or west from Moncks Corner on SC6. Turn (north) onto SC 45, cross the Diversion Canal, and turn right onto Viper Road (Berkeley County S­8­708). Drive approximately 2.3 miles, turn right onto Angels Cove Lane, and continue to the landing.

Mile 1.8 (GPS N 33.3985 W 80.0907) ­ Loop through a group islands.

Mile 3.2 (GPS N 33.3979 W 80.0800) ­ Pass by the old Santee Canal on the left.

Mile 4.0 (GPS N 33.3903 W 80.0705) ­ Pass by a cove on the left.

Mile 4.9 (GPS N 33.3811 W 80.0606) ­ Camping area on the left.

Mile 6.3 (GPS N 33.3834 W 80.0540) ­ Loop around a large and small island then turn toward the shoreline entering the Russellville Flats area.

Mile 9.0 (GPS N 33.3989 W 80.0144) ­ Pass by a group of islands on the left.

Mile 9.8 (GPS N 33.3982 W 80.0008) ­ Pass by a cove on the left and cross over to the landing at the entrance to the canal.

Mile 10.4 (GPS N 33.4005 W 80.9916) ­ Henderson G. Guerry Landing ­ From Moncks Corner, drive north on US 52/17A and stay on US 52 toward St. Stephen. Drive approximately 12.0 miles and turn left onto Old Mill Road (Berkeley County S­8­965). At Russellville turn right then left onto Russell Store Road (S­8­204) and continue to the landing.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: Approximately halfway is a camping area.

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.

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