Note that I try to keep this info up-to-date, but be sure to check the web links, and also check with these parks & locations to be 100% sure (I could be wrong, and sometimes their rules change...)
Info from froghollowoutdoors.com ... Length of Trip: 5 to 7 hours depending upon water levels and paddling speed. Stopping for lunch will lengthen the time for this trip. Put In: NC 42 bridge crossing in Clayton. Take Out: Smithfield Commons Boat Ramp Description: This is a mostly flat water section interspersed with a few Class I-ish riffles at lower water. Usually abundant wildlife and good scenery. And to quote from Maia Dery's "Adventure Guide to the Triangle" - "When you're ready to get off the River, you'll find downtown Smithfield quite a pleasure to explore. And don't forget the town is famous for the Ava Gardner Museum (www.avagardner.org)!
(35.647319,-78.405529)
Google Satellite Map (put-in @ Clayton)
