Broad River Section 11 (221A to Lake Houser)

This section starts at the informal access at 221-A in Cliffside. It requires a portage (river right) at the Duke Power plant dam. Take out is at Lake Houser which has a parking fee.

Broad River Section 3 (Clark Rd to River Rd)

Very nice float with almost no noticeable development and largely tree lined banks. No navigation trouble spots. A little hull scrapping on a couple of short riffles if water levels below normal. Trip time is 1.5 hours at normal water levels.

Broad River Section 4 (River Rd to Grays Rd)

Beautiful trip with little noticeable development and largely tree lined banks. No navigation trouble spots though there are usually a large number of downed trees to maneuver around.

Trip time is 4 hours at normal water levels.

Broad River Section 5 (Grays Rd to Coxe Rd)

Float time 2-3 hours.

40-50 ft wide and meandering with high banks and is mostly shaded class 1 rapids or less. Passes under one bridge at Union Road. There is one rock ledge making a class 2 drop, long boats be weary. There is a visible rock to the right that can be used as a portage. It’s also a great spot to stop and play in the rapid. There is a rope swing about the halfway point of the trip which is another great place to stop and play.

This is the busiest section of river due the two public accesses on either end. Though it never feels busy on the river.

ROC does annual clean ups on this section of river. Contact us to get involved.