The Broad River flows along the eastern side of the Enoree District for approximately 32 miles. Called the Broad River since 1745, it once was a boundary between the Cherokee and Catawba Indian tribes. The river runs through a millrace at Lockhart leaving the riverbed virtually dry for more than a mile. The best points to get onto the river are five miles down river at the Broad River boat ramp or Woods Ferry Recreation area. The 16.6 mile float to Neal Shoals Dam is primarily flat-water with a few riffles. There is a small inlet to the river on the east bank where you can portage .4 miles around the dam. Once around the dam, the river passes under Hwy. 72/121 (no access). The Sandy River flows into the Broad from the east, and there is an access point just around the bend of the confluence. South of the Sandy River is the liveliest part of the trip. Riffles and ledges are present but the paddling is not difficult. The next landmark is Shelton Island; stay to the right channel. Henderson Island is next and a nice place to take a break. Take the left channel. As you travel under the Hwy. 34 bridge, you leave the forest. The Broad River Boat Ramp is one of six boat ramps in the Enoree Ranger District management area along the Broad River. From Woods Ferry to the Neal Shoals Dam, small boats with motors may be used. Canoes and flat-bottom boats less than 14 feet long are recommended for the remainder of the river.