# 11 - Hollow Creek Cove-
-Lake Murray-
Rated: Easy
2 - 2.5 miles, round-trip
This short paddle is one of the most accessible and
enjoyable for newcomers and experienced paddlers.
This route winds mostly through a more narrow part of
Lake Murray, and within a mile, you enter a wooded
and creek basin. Depending on water levels, you can-
-explore this quiet area where you're not likely to-
-encounter motorized boat traffic. Bring a fishing pole;-
-there's some excellent spots to drop a line!-
Difficulty: Easy.
Distance: 2 - 2.5 miles, round-trip.
Time: 1 - 2 hours.
Crowds: Very Light.
Put In / Take Out: Ramp at/@ 305 Ridge Road, Leesville, SC 29070
GPS: 34.015250, -81.444917 or 34°00’54.9”N, 81°26’41.7"W
GPS Coordinates for Hollow Creek Cove area: 34.001028, -81.455333 or 34°00’03.7”N, 81°27’19.2"W
Fees/Permits: $3.00 ramp fee. For this private boat ramp, there's a sign indicating "Trailers Only. No
Cars." Leave a note on your dash that you've launched a kayak/canoe. This has been confirmed as
acceptable by the ramp owner.
Current: None.
Precautions: This blueway is tucked back into a narrower part of the lake; winds and waves should
not be much of a problem on this paddle.
Water Level: For this Blueway paddle trail, water level is not as much of a concern.
For Lake Murray Water Levels, click HERE.
Weather on the Trail: Click HERE
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