intermediate
Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States

Upper Barton

Upper Barton offers river swimming with flowing current and natural settings, better suited for intermediate swimmers familiar with reading water movement and navigation. The river environment provides a more dynamic experience than still-water alternatives. Tip: Wear water shoes for better grip on potentially slippery river rocks and bottom.

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Upper Barton

35.9719, -78.6547

Details

Location
Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
35.9719, -78.6547

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