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NE of Asheville

Each trip is $2.00.

There are several interesting trips in the Morganton area. The Johns River (2 trips ) is rustic, scenic and surprisingly undeveloped. Both sections are rated class 1.2.

The catawba offers 4.

Please see contents to see where they are located on the easier to harder list.

#l Catawba River to Huffman Bridge
8.5 mi.. class 1
Adrenaline free paddling at its best

#30 Catawba River to Marion
7mi.. class 1.6 Occasionally has downed trees

#1A Catawba River to Rte 18 -
7.8 mi class: 1.0.
Islands and wild life;
Mandatory portage

#6 Bridgewater Dam to Glen Alpine 8 mi. class: 1.3
Gentle Shoals. Trip can be extended by 4 mi.. to Greenway Park( with portage.)

#13 Johns River to Rte 18
5.5 mi. - class: 1.2.
Trip could be extended to Hufman Bridge (trip#1 takeout)

#12 Johns River to Worry- 10.5 mi. - class: 1.2.
Low water bridge at mi. 5 has alt access and possible portage

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