Clearwater to Island Park

Clearwater Park Boat Ramp

An easy put in location with bathrooms and typically plenty of parking.

1st set of Riffles

Faster current and more riffles

Some peaceful stretches

Beautiful views and some twists and turns

Plenty of stops along the way

Avoid log jams, pick your best path

Stay river right

A shelf drop extends most of the left side of the river. Stay river right.

Right right, looking left

A downstream view of the shelf drop

Why river right was the best choice.

One of my favorite stops

A perfect place to stop and take in the views. Plenty of rocks to sit or jump off of. Pisgah is just south east of here and the coast fork confluence is just down river.

Beautiful views

More riffles, more practice

Changing scenery

Watch out for rocks

A view looking upstream to get a better view of the rocks to avoid.

Choppy but you can pick your path

Want a little more excitement, hit the riffles. Looking for a more peaceful paddle, stay a bit right to avoid.

Avoid the large rock

Kinda goes without saying.

Some choppy waves

Gives you more opportunity to hone in the balancing skills.

Enjoying the contrast

Take out at 2nd bridge, island park