Elkin’s location provides easy access to the Yadkin River Trail, an officially designed state blueway trail encompassing nearly 130 miles of the river. The town of Elkin is located on the river as it flows eastward from Wilkes County into Surry. The river that names our valley comprises the southern border of Surry County. The water in the Mitchell River receives some of the highest water quality designations of all rivers in North Carolina. From there, it is 13.7 miles mostly rural, undeveloped miles until it reaches the Yadkin River at the Burch Station access east of Elkin. The first access point is located just below the Mitchell's delayed harvest trout waters. The Mitchell River's headwaters are in the far western section of Surry County near Wilkes County line. From that point, the river flows into larger Yadkin River and it is about 18 miles to the Shoals Access on the Yadkin. Paddling options begin once the river flows underneath I-77 and reaches Fisher River Park in Dobson.Ī developed access point at Fisher River Park allows paddlers to enjoy five sections totaling 17.5 miles to the Jenkinstown Road access point. This section is home to Surry County's hatchery supported trout waters. The upper part of the Fisher, roughly 50% of its route in Surry County, is not considered navigable. Headwaters of the Fisher River are in mountainous northwest corner of Surry County near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Interestingly, the Ararat River first appeared on a map made by Thomas Jefferson's father, Peter, in 1755. Although it starts in an urban environment, the river quick becomes rural and secluded south of Mount Airy and very technical as it flows near Pilot Mountain. There are three developed access points in Mount Airy. The river flows south from Patrick County, Va., and into the Surry County town of Mount Airy. Here is a quick breakdown of what paddlers can expect with each waterway: Ararat Riverįor those in search of a great technical paddle with twists and turns, the Ararat River is a top choice. Mail, click hereĮach river in Surry County has its unique characteristics. To view an interactive version of the Four Rivers Map, click here. To help paddlers enjoy our streams, Surry County offers a detailed Four Rivers Map that includes: access points, distances between access points, identification of which access points are developed and undeveloped, and areas where portage is required. For a listing of local outfitters, see below. Seasoned paddlers are invited to take advantage of our many access points to launch their own vessels, while all river enthusiasts are encouraged to use our local, expert outfitters for kayaking, canoeing and tubing. These developed access points, together with undeveloped access points, provide adventure on more than 100 miles of canoe/kayak waters. Surry County is proud of these natural resources and has built more developed river access points than any other county in North Carolina. A fifth waterway in Surry County, Big Elkin Creek, also provides paddling opportunities. Here in the heart of North Carolina wine country are four navigable rivers - Yadkin River, Mitchell River, Ararat River and Fisher River - flowing through rolling hills on their way to the Carolina piedmont and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Blue Ridge foothills of Surry County are rich in kayak and canoe waters.
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