Millrace Rapids

Millrace Rapids is a popular kayaking playspot, located on the Lower Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina.

History

The rapids are a result of the Saluda River running over the remains of a twice-dynamited coffer dam.

Features

Blast-O-Matic
Dumbass Hole
Cookie Monster
Square Eddy
Fisherman's Rock
Pop-up Hole

Events and Competitions

Millrace Massacre and Iceman Competition

Safety Concerns

Because the lower Saluda is flow-controlled by a hydroelectric dam, the water level can change rapidly. There is a warning system in place that consists of a series of sirens and strategically placed markers.