Saluda River
Richland / Lexington Co. · 10 mi · Class I–III
920CFS/ 2.48 ft
Optimal
→Stable
Water temp: 56°F
Optimal: 600–2500 CFS · USGS #02169000
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
10 mi
Length
Class I–III
Difficulty
600–2500 cfs
Optimal
1,400 cfs
Avg Flow
1,260 cfs
Hist. Median
#02169000
USGS Gauge
Saluda Riverwalk · Three Rivers Greenway

Dam-release urban whitewater through the heart of Columbia — the Saluda delivers Class II–IV rapids minutes from the State House. Lake Murray Dam releases create reliable flows through a surprisingly wild corridor between the capital city's neighborhoods.

Trip sections
Saluda Shoals to Riverbanks Zoo — Class II–III, family-friendly
Riverbanks to Confluence — Class III–IV, downtown urban whitewater
Outfitters
River Runner Outdoor Center
Kayak rentals and instruction, Columbia
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Data Quality

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