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Southern Coast Region 5 contains the following counties:
Brunswick (BR), New Hanover (NH), Onslow (ON), Pender (PE)
Coastal Region Paddle Trails Map with county names.
The trail names can be broken down as follows:
"region letter"-"County/ies the trail is in"-"trail number".
More detail on the Trail Naming Convention is available on the map list page.
Trail Descriptions
This access provides a variety of paddling options. There are numerous islands located in the Shallotte River adjacent to Tripp's Fishing Center that can provide a number of paddling adventures. We have not described the trails through these islands, as with a good map the paddler should be able to determine his own routes. The other trails listed on this page provide more specific paddle trail options for this area.
Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file)
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| 1) Tripp's Fishing Center |
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Beginning at Tripp's Fishing Center paddle across the Shallotte River, through some of the salt marsh islands to the shoreline of Boone Neck. At Windy Point head up Shallotte Creek and follow it to its head. At the approximately 4.5 mile point you will come to a fork in the creek. At this point you can explore the left or right forks of the headwaters. To complete this outing, return to Tripp's Fishing Center.
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Beginning at Tripp's Fishing Center paddle north up the Shallotte River, along the western shoreline. At the approximate 2.7 mile point you will cross the mouth of The Millpond, which you can explore. Continuing up the Shallotte River you will come to a fork where Sharon Creek comes into the River at the approximately 4.7 mile point. You can explore Sharon Creek for an additional 2 miles.
Taking the left fork you will continue up the Shallotte River where you will find the Town of Shallotte at the approximately 6.3 mile point. You can continue paddling up the river beyond the town for approximately 2 more miles.
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| 1) Tripp's Fishing Center |
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From Tripp's Fishing Center following along the western side of Shallotte River, turning around Bowen Point (Shallotte Point) then heading southwesterly along the shore of the Shallotte River. At approximately .6 miles you will cross the mouth of Saucepan Creek. Turn northwest up the creek for approximately 1 mile where the creek will fork. The fork to the right is the continuation of Saucepan Creek and the fork to the left is Jinnys Branch. You can paddle an additional 1 mile up Saucepan Creek and approximately 1.2 miles up Jinnys Branch.
Note: As you paddle this trail be aware that large, fast moving boats use the Intracoastal Waterway.
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| 1) Tripp's Fishing Center |
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The trail begins at the 4.7 mile point on the Shallotte River Trail. At this point turn right or northeast and paddle up Sharon Creek. At approximately 1.7 miles you will come to SR 1134, where you can turn around and paddle back to the mouth of the creek. Sharon Creek is located about 1.5 miles south of Shallotte and makes a nice half day outing from town.
Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file)
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| 1) Tripp's Fishing Center |
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