Saluda River Rally

We’re ready!!!

Today's the day! The 14th Annual Saluda River Rally! See you there!

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WHERE WILL YOU BE THIS TIME TOMORROW?

The 14th Annual Saluda River Rally is less than a day away! You can pre-register or register on-site. See you at the Rally!

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NOT A PADDLER?.....NOT A PROBLEM! You can still come out to the 14th Annual Saluda River Rally this Saturday (6/1) and enjoy a beautiful day at Dolly Cooper Park! Grab lunch from A Taste of Freedom Food Trailer (or bring a picnic), then take a walk along the riverside trail and/or let the kids enjoy the new playground. We'll have Saluda River Rally t-shirts, hats, visors and draw-string bags available for purchase with all proceeds benefitting Area 14-Anderson County SC Special Olympics! Come join us for a relaxing, family-friendly day while supporting a great cause!

It's going to be a beautiful day for the 14th Annual Saluda River Rally!!! You can pre-register online or on site on Saturday. See you at the Rally!

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BRING YOUR TUBES to the 14th Annual Saluda River Rally! After returning to Dolly Cooper from your 9-mile paddle you can enjoy a relaxing 1/4 mile float to the 2nd kayak launch and walk back along the riverside trail. It's going to be a beautiful day to enjoy the river to it's fullest!

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Kayaks and Chainsaws are dangerous ENOUGH! Glad the lightening is no longer in the picture! When you see these guys at the 14th Annual Saluda River Rally be sure and tell them THANK YOU for clearing the way!

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Probably not the ideal day for it but the Anderson County "River Ninjas" are on the river making sure it will be safe for all to enjoy on Saturday at the 14th Annual Saluda River Rally!

Just a little over two weeks until the 14th Annual Saluda River Rally!
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saluda-river-rally-tickets-877959850547
or register on-site the day of the event.
See you at the Rally!

We’d like to explain the adjustment to this year’s annual paddle trip on the Saluda River scheduled for June 1st.

In 2017, we opened up an additional 6-mile paddle and portage option around the Piedmont Dam; on top of the initial 9-mile paddle from Dolly Cooper Park in Powdersville. This put a heavy strain on our Technical Rescue, First Responders, 3 Fire Departments, County staff, volunteers, and shuttle service trying to cover 15 miles of water way with approximately 300 paddlers. The shortened paddle this year will increase the experience with return shuttles to Dolly Cooper Park as well as emergency preparedness in the event of a response.

Additionally, whereas we provided a food truck for individual food sales in Piedmont in the past, we are relocating the food truck, “A Taste of Freedom”, a veteran-owned smash burger outfit to remain at Dolly Cooper Park throughout the day along with music DJ “Just Call Ben”.


Our goal is to centralize the core of the kayaking event at Dolly Cooper Park and improve the experience. This will also support the tubing opportunity between the two launches for day use on the river with personal floats. The take-out will be at the future riverfront park in Piedmont, north of the dam. The park is currently closed for public access while we refine design development and a Phase 1 scope of work. The site will be used to exit the river on the same ADA accessible kayak launch we have used in the past, and shuttles will pick up paddles and people the same.

The price of the event is the same as years past, and still remains a fundraiser for Special Olympics Area 14.

We apologize for any inconvenience but hope this will allow participants more time on the 9-mile section for fishing, drifting, and relaxing.

Ready....set....GO! Registration is open for the 14th Annual Saluda River Rally!

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NO FOOLING.....The 14th Annual Saluda River Rally is only 2 months away! Registration opening soon!

SAVE THE DATE! 14th Annual Saluda River Rally - June 1, 2024! See you at the Rally!

This is what the Saluda River Rally looked like 12 years ago. We've come a long way!!!

250 Hit the Water in 13th Annual Saluda River Rally — The Anderson Observer The 13th Annual Saluda River Rally brought in close to 250 kayakers who launched their boats Saturday morning from Dolly Cooper Launch. This year's event featured an additional Americans with Disabilities Act launch dock as well as other improvements to the park, included expanded camping for the we

The 13th Annual Saluda River Rally is in the books. Who's already ready for the 14th? (That might be a better question for tomorrow after some Tylenol, some aloe and a good nights sleep) Thank you to everyone who supported this event and Area 14-Anderson County SC Special Olympics once again!

Come on! We’re ready!

Not sure if you want to paddle? Here's a plan...register anyway, then come by on Saturday and pick up your 13th Annual Saluda River Rally t-shirt! You don't have to get close to the water but people will THINK that you did 😉…and they will KNOW that you supported Area 14-Anderson County SC Special Olympics! ❤️

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THE RIVER IS CALLING! Save time getting on the river by pre-registering at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saluda-river-rally-tickets-627275918157

NOTE; Due to space constraints, construction and private ownership there will be NO PARKING allowed at the Saluda River Grill or the Piedmont Mill site. All participants must check in and park at Dolly Cooper. We'll get you and your boats back to your vehicle from the Piedmont or Pelzer take-out.

Our Saluda River heroes made it to Piedmont…9 miles…9 hours of clearing the river for you! Even if you’re not paddling you can register just to thank this dedicated crew!…and support Area 14-Anderson County SC Special Olympics!

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What are you doing on your day off? A dedicated Anderson County crew hit the river bright and early this morning to clear obstacles so you can have a safe paddle trip at the 13th Annual Saluda River Rally. See you there!

If you are one of those people who is always running late....RELAX....you can arrive at Dolly Cooper Park anytime on Friday...with your RV, your camper, your tent, your sleeping bag or hammock and spend the night so you'll be ready to hit the river at 8 am! The Saluda River Rally is the only time that camping is allowed in the park. Let us know if you need a wake-up call.

Has this weekend's weather put a damper on your outdoor plans? Make up for it next Saturday at the 13th Annual Saluda River Rally!

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Don't let your triskaidekaphobia stop you! The 13th Annual Saluda River Rally is going to be a good time for a good cause!

Have you registered yet?

ONLY 15 days until the 13th Annual Saluda River Rally!

Sammys StreetEats will be at the Piedmont take out serving up tacos, quesadillas and burgers for lunch!

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Even if you don't want to paddle, you can stop by, enjoy the food and festivities and make a donation to support Area 14-Anderson County SC Special Olympics! See you at the Rally!

Update: The Bumble Bean is not going to be able to be at the event and we have been unable to secure another coffee vendor. You might want to caffeinate before you come ☕

The Saluda River Rally is not only a fun, relaxing day on the river but is also a fundraiser for Area 14 Special Olympics for travel, uniforms and programs. For many years the BBQ lunch was donated by Randy & Angela Boggs at Saluda River Grill. Since their well-deserved retirement we had to purchase the meals that were provided as part of your registration. This has greatly reduced the amount of funds raised. We will not be providing lunch this year but will have a food truck available at the take-out in Piedmont for you to purchase from or you may bring your own lunch. With the support of Rally participants, almost $10,000 was donated to Special Olympics in 2019. We appreciate your understanding and hope this change can get us back to that number!