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Day 19 - Saturday, July 19

SC’s Revolutionary Rivers

Kayak a river tied to revolutionary history and environmental resilience.

SC’s Revolutionary Rivers
Begins
Start Location

Persimmon Bluff Landing

N Persimmon Bluff Road

Johnsonville, SC

Activities

Kayaking

Difficulty

Easy

The SC Revolutionary Rivers Trail is a 66-mile National Water Trail along the Lynches River, tracing the historic routes of General Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox” of the Revolutionary War.

Designated a National Recreation Trail in 2014, it leads paddlers through cypress and tupelo swamps once used by Patriot militias to outmaneuver British forces.

Beyond its historical significance, the trail offers rich biodiversity, attracting birders and ecologists alike. Managed by the Florence CVB, the experience includes short paddle trips, rustic overnight camping, and self-guided driving tours to Francis Marion heritage sites.

Park and meet the team at The Cut on Possum Fork Road in Johnsonville, SC. Drive to the end of Possum Fork Road and park near the river’s edge. From there, you’ll be shuttled to Persimmon’s Bluff, where you’ll launch your kayaks.

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To join this excursion, you’ll need to bring your own gear or rent a kayak through River Rats.

Click the logo above to reserve your kayak rental.

Honorary Teams for the Day

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