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YRST Paddle- Shoals to Donnaha

  • Shoals Access 4454 Shoals Rd East Bend, NC 27018 United States (map)

Paddle on one of the first official NC State Trails on the Yadkin River from the Shoals Access near East Bend, NC in the River Section of Pilot Mountain State Park to the Donnaha access area. Yadkin Riverkeeper will lead this 6.5 mile, 2.5 hour paddle  on one of the most scenic and historic stretches of the Yadkin River. Paddle will go past ruins of the failed 1820s attempt to construct the Bean Shoals Canal and "The Great Bend" fish weirs built by indigenous people 800 years ago. Bring your own boat or Yadkin Riverkeeper will provide boats, PFDs, paddles and shuttle service.

Start time: 2 PM
Limit - 12 paddlers

Registration is now closed for this event.

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