The Uwharrie River
The Uwharrie River flows south from Asheboro through the Uwharrie Mountains
into Lake Tillery, near Albemarle. With long pools of flat water and occasional class
one & two white water, it is a good river for the beginner paddler. The Uwharrie
is known for being one of the most scenic rivers in the Piedmont, with an abundance
of wildlife. On any given day some of the wildlife you may see are otters, osprey,
great blue herons, wood ducks, white tail deer and wild turkey.trees in season. They produce the only tropical fruit that is native to North America.
Half day paddle
will start at Low Water Bridge and end
at the Hwy. 109 Bridge. This paddle is approximately 7.5 miles long
and the average paddle time is 4 hours.
The Uwharrie River is very dependent on rainfall. In the hot summer months the river dries up if we do not get enough rain, so it is best to check the river gage before you come, to be sure there is enough water in the river to paddle.
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