Most People Don’t Know About Tumbling Shoals, A Kayak Park Hiding In South Carolina

Class II rapids such as these at Tumbling Shoals may contain rocks below or protruding from the surface. The rapids have waves high enough that they will need to be navigated around, usually ranging from one to two feet tall, with an occasional higher wave.

Even with these obstacles, the rapids remain visible to the observer at the surface level. Those with any training in paddling rapids should be able to identify and avoid them without much trouble. This level of rapids is excellent for beginners who are somewhat tentative about rapids, including children. Swimmers are rarely injured in these types of rapids, and it’s usually possible to enter and exit as a swimmer without outside assistance.