East Branch of the Cooper River - Freshwater estuary

The dog days of summer are numbered, and now is the time to explore the upper reaches of the historic cooper river.

Once the center of a bustling rice culture, the now "ghost river" provides miles of pristine fresh water to explore with alligators, osprey, Mississippi kites, wood storks, and an array of other fresh water loving critters.

We will begin our adventure on one of the narrow side creeks, follow it out to the main eastern branch of the Cooper River, and paddle downriver to our lunch spot. For lunch, we will stop at the picturesque Pompion Hill Chapel.

Built in 1764, this treasure stands as one of the earliest and best preserved country parish chapels in the area. Originally built in 1703 from cypress wood, the current structure in a miniature brick Georgian masterpiece. The parish was constructed by the Huguenots for a place of worship for the plantation families separated from Charlestons famous Huguenot Church.

After lunch, we will explore some abandoned rice fields as we follow the tide back up river, eventually following a separate water course to our final takeout. This trip is a "full day", usually lasting around 6hrs from start to finish. The cost is $88 per person for everything needed except lunch.

This trip can be offered almost any day, so call us to book your adventure. 843-884-7684