I went out and scouted next Saturday's (July7) low tide Penny Creek trip this week. The creek was spectacular and the sandbars on the Edisto were magnificent. Total trip is 6.2 miles. The tide takes us down, we'll take a nice swim break on 2 different sandbars and then the tide will take us back. There is 1 tree we need to maneuver through, but I took a 71 year old novice paddler and she had no problem getting past the tree. It will add a little excitement.
This is a great trip for people who want a short paddle with an opportunity to take a nice break and cool down.
Details are below. Plan to be back about 1:30ish. Launch time is critical.
(This is a completely different from a Penny Creek high tide paddle where we go through the rice field canal).
Put the GPS address in your smart phone (or check my guidebook). Call if you get lost.
Ralph E.
843 509 3037
Rating: L1, Smooth pace, sheltered
Logistics: Low tide at Penny Creek and the Edisto River is 12:15. Meet at Penny Creek boat landing (GPS: .3 miles past 9114 Penny Creek Landing Rd Adams Run) and be ready to launch at 10:30. Take the falling tide down the creek and visit 2 sandbars on the Edisto River. Return with the incoming tide.
Trip Leader: Ralph Earhart