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Kayaking Bates Old River and Running Creek

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 By Tom No Comments on Kayaking Bates Old River and Running Creek
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We paddled back until we reached the downstream landing for the hunt club. Despite the threat of being barbecued, we decided it would be a good place to stop for a break.

We were still technically on park property. Just beyond the boundary was a dirt road. There was a deer stand in a clearing on one end, then the road continued.

After a brief respite we were on our way again. There was a pretty good current, so we made good time back to the Highway 601 bridge. The scenery continued to be spectacular. However, I wouldn’t want to come out this way without a good GPS or a guide like Billy. It would be very easy to get turned around. Even the current could be deceptive.

This area is quite remote. As I was doing my post-paddling research I found that the remoteness of the swamp was a perfect place for illegal moonshining. There were several articles from the Prohibition era about stills confiscated or busted by law enforcement.

The State, January 27, 1924
The State, April 18, 1924

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