Kayaking Eno River State Park, NC - Pleasant Green to 501

[@shaneoakley8757]

This section of the Eno is 5 minutes from where I live. I let two local dudes talk me into going down this section with them once at this level. They were inexperienced and didn’t have the right gear. It was stupid of me and horrifying. They had no idea the danger they were in and had a blast! Lol! Ignorance is bliss! Great video and one of the best technical breakdowns I’ve seen of the lower Eno! Oh! One more thing! Next time you run this section when you get to the big pile of granite boulders on river Right, hop out and walk up the hill and check out the Eno Rock Quarry. Especially if it’s warm. One of the best and clearest swimming holes in the state!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Shane! I will try that out next time!

[@sticksstones8498]

I bet Bonnie was stoked. You da Man Way to go, like a pro. Imagine that. Not to undercut your video but you rock Brother. World's Best kayaking Host. No joke.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

indeed S&S! Thanks!

[@WoodyJames]

You always seem to have way more fun than you should in your videos. Makes me want to leave work and just go paddle. Every day.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Woody! thats the goal! It is just so much fun!

[@WoodyJames]

@@RiverKingsKayak I just need to win the lottery so I can go play as often as you. I guess I need to buy a lottery ticket first.

[@FeWolf]

Thanks for letting me try out my new boat, and get the feel of the Chiquita, a few more runs and I should be good, as always have a great time on the water, BONSAI!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

You bet Scott!! Look forward to next time!

[@FeWolf]

Had to watch again, excellent group pf people

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Scott!

[@tysingersoutdoors9757]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge this has help me in learning more of read the water.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Tysinger! That is what it is all about!

[@kmlivelifeadventure]

Lean left, lean left your other left lol! Your lucky day Bonnie. Really nice video again cheers!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!! Thanks KM!

[@PALSRide]

Very nice Pete and foot entrapment is one of my biggest fears when me or someone else is swimming

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks PALS!! You def gotta keep those feet up!

[@rar4331]

Wonderful river and great paddlers! Many useful informations for everybody who is kayaking and want to improve skills. I wish my name was Bonny haha Looking for more videos!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks RaR!

[@lou36heron87]

good video! thanks for sharing, looks like the water was up good from the rains (e.g. brown water) and good flow and rapids, nice river to run

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks lou36!

[@xxfaction6xx]

Nice find on the GoPro

[@RiverKingsKayak]

thanks faction6!

[@turtleheadboys5263]

Awesome job everyone! I have been wanting to check out the Eno! Thanks for the video Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes sir Josh! Are you coming to the Yadkin Overnighter?

[@turtleheadboys5263]

@@RiverKingsKayak prob. not big dog. I heard there was a pretty cool kayak/camping trip coming up! but I got a crazy mess going on right now as far as scheduling is concerned. maybe one day we will get to the water again but for now I got a bunch of RK videos I need to catch up on!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Got back just in time to catch the end! Dang it!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Glad you are safe brother!

[@billydungey5710]

Three or four years back I went through and hiked the majority of eno and actual hiked across bobbits hole lol it was fun! A little daunting but doable as the river flow was shallower.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Billy!

[@DownstreamV]

head to the cascades release this weekend or the upper nantahala!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Good times for sure!!!

[@harrymuir835]

That looks like a fun little run. Hopefully I will get to try my new boat on a river like that once the weather warms up a bit.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Harry! Get out there!

[@brandenohara4099]

My parents live like a minute down the road from your drop in point! 🤙

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Branden!

[@ssssstrong]

I just bought a kayak for more casual paddling. Was out on falls lake today and saw where it connected with the eno, and wondered if there were any places I could launch along the eno that didn’t really have rapids? Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Great question Steve! I would imagine that it would get flatter the closer you get to the lake. I have never paddled those lower stretches though and have no first hand knowledge. Sounds like I need to go explore a bit!

[@ssssstrong]

@@RiverKingsKayak I’ll keep an eye out for a video about it! Maybe I’ll see you out there some time.

[@pawadventures5544]

My names Bonnie...In my best Monty Python woman's voice. 🤣 Did I miss the free give away? 🤣 Looked like a good time. 👍🏻 I am learning a lot from your videos, keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he he!!! thanks PAW!

[@billythephoenix]

"Please respect the power of the water". I've surfed monster waves in California, Hawaii and Mexico and the same applies...Great video and edit Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Billy! for sure!!

[@chrisstyles4822]

My name is really Bonnie. LOL. So excited, picked me up my first whitewater kayak this week. What classes are these rapids? I’m going on a class I/II river for my first trip this week. Can’t wait!

[@nathanbaggett7094]

I’ve never done this run, but it looks like class I, maybe some borderline class II’s.

[@chrisstyles4822]

@@nathanbaggett7094 Thanks. So it looks like something I might see this week. Sweet!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!!! This was class I - III. Right on Chris! Levels would dictate difficulty. Whitewater really starts at class II. class one is just moving water. The class III on this river is on the low end of the spectrum...

[@chrisstyles4822]

@@RiverKingsKayak Good deal. I got my boat (it’s a wavesport Recon 93) out on the lake this past weekend. Way different than my other kayaks. Definitely got get better with my stroke technique. Hopefully I won’t tip over too many times. LOL. Great videos as always!

[@nathanbaggett7094]

I guess the video doesn’t do it justice.

[@budgetastrophotography1506]

as always, good lead guy makes a fun day, maybe one day you can make down to Alabama and we can run the Locust

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks BA! Sounds fun!! There are so many places I would love to paddle. Never done so in Alabama!

[@tntdoug2175]

Go get some Pete. Looks like fun was had by all.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Doug...hope to see you in the live chat Sunday night for the premiere!

[@nate4036]

What’s your thoughts on the Mamba? I just bought my wife a clean used one to play with a little more in better water. She doesn’t like my Nomad for the rounded hull.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I have never used one, but I know a ton of people like them...

[@nate4036]

@@RiverKingsKayak we’ll report back next week.

[@tracyjones4180]

I wish you would have used your drone to explore the island, not just the river and bridge.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hey Tracy! did you mean to comment on another video? Im confused. LOL

[@canoesino9290]

Hard to catch run but well worth it

[@RiverKingsKayak]

right on canoesino

[@jaman5735]

did you run into uncle steve?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Uncle steve?

[@sticksstones8498]

Ja Man

[@corwynnet]

"The Waterfall" is Stoney Creek. You pretty much can't run it unless you're within a few minutes of heavy rain.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Good deal Rick! Thanks!