Description: After a portage of approximately 300 yards on the Palmetto Trail, put in on the south side of the Henry Brown Bridge and paddle south. Since there are so many possible ways you might go, such as old rice field canals, Santee Cooper has placed small diamond shaped signs to help keep you on course. At approximately halfway, there is a cleared area for primitive camping and the creek opens a bit for easier paddling. Limestone bluffs along the banks are a sign that you are almost to the Rembert C. Dennis Landing.

You may see an abundance of birds, especially wading birds, ducks, osprey, and turkey. Small alligators and white tailed deer may also be encountered throughout this area.

Be aware that when the water is low, you may have to do some portage.

Length: Approximately 5.0 miles of trail.

Fees: No fee.

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

Mile 0 (GPS N 33.2502 W 79.9142) ­ Henry Brown Bridge on the Palmetto Trail: From Moncks Corner, drive north on US 52/17A and stay on US 17A when it breaks to the right. Drive for 4.1 miles and turn right at the Wadboo Paddle Trail sign. Drive to the end of the road, where you will see a section of the Palmetto Trail on your left. You will need to portage east on the Palmetto Trail for about 300 yards to the bridge. Put­in is on the right or south side of the bridge.

Mile 0.2 (GPS N 33.2463 W 79.9160) ­ Stay to the right.

Mile 0.8 (GPS N 33.2401 W 79.9209) ­ Stay to the left if you started from the Rembert Dennis Landing.

Mile 1.8 (GPS N 33.2296 W 79.9285) ­ Stay to the right.

Mile 2.2 (GPS N 33.2250 W 79.9304) ­ Stay to the left if you started from the Rembert Dennis Landing.

Mile 3.2 (GPS N 33.2118 W 79.9315) ­ Stay to the right.

Mile 3.7 (GPS N 33.2100 W 79.9388) ­ Stay to the right.

Mile 4.6 (GPS N 33.2004 W 79.9452) ­ Stay to the left if you started from the Rembert Dennis landing.

Mile 5.2 (GPS N 33.1959 W 79.9528) ­ Rembert C. Dennis Landing: From Moncks Corner, drive north on US 52/17A and turn right onto SC 402. The landing is 2.0 miles on the left.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: Approximately halfway is a primitive 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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South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Updated: July 16, 2007
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