Explore Oriental
Kayak & SUP Trails
Whittaker Creek
Park at the Wildlife Ramp & launch from the floating dock. Paddle through the harbor and around the rock jetty along South Avenue. Turn around at Whittaker Point Marina. Extend this adventure 2 miles by paddling up the East or West Forks of Whittaker Creek.
Length: 3 miles round trip, 5 miles if adding one fork, 7 miles if adding both forks of Whittaker Creek.
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Observe: The Oriental waterfront along South Avenue, several local marinas & waterfront neighborhoods.
Caution: Be mindful of boat traffic around the ONC harbor and mouth of Whittaker Creek.
Kershaw Creek
Park at the Wildlife Ramp & launch from the floating dock. Paddle north up Kershaw Creek to the Kershaw Road bridge.
Length: 5.72 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Observe: Wildlife & Vegetation
Caution: Always remain vigilante to recreational & commercial boaters.
Green Creek
Park at the Wildlife Ramp & launch from the floating dock. Paddle north up Green Creek to the Kershaw Road bridge.
Length: 6 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Observe: Wildlife & Vegetation
Caution: Always remain vigilant to recreational & commercial boaters.
Smith Creek
Park at the Wildlife Ramp & launch from the floating dock. Paddle north up Smith Creek to the Kershaw Road bridge.
Length: 3.86 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Observe: Wildlife, waterfront homes
Caution: Always remain vigilant to recreational & commercial boaters.
