Black River Section 5
North of Atkinson, about 45 minutes from Wilmington. This is a great trip for getting away from it all!
From Wilmington: Take 421N to 53W (Wards Corner)
Follow 53W for 6 miles to Atkinson - Turn right on Beatty's Bridge Road (N.
Rankin St.) There is a Scotchman Store on the corner.
Go 6 miles to Ivanhoe Road, just before crossing the bridge. Park a
shuttle car at the bridge, on the west side.
Take boats on Ivanhoe Rd. N for 3.8 miles. The wildlife ramp is on the left.
| Difficulty | Difficulty Level Moderate, due to need for shuttle. If you don't have 2 vehicles, the 4 mile shuttle can easily be done by bike. |
| Hazards | Road at the takeout area, so be careful |
| Time | 2 - 4 hours.; depending on your paddling speed and duration of lunch break |
| Serenity | There are a few houses on the river near the takeout, but the only other people you'll probably see will be paddlers. |
| Map | Black River Put-In Black River Take Out |
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