Graham Paddle Access, river right, comes upon you quickly after you pass under the NC 54 bridge. Be prepared. If you like the idea of paddling whitewater but lack the experience to confidently navigate it, the stretch between NC 54 and Swepsonville is a good place to practice. Just below the put-in is a quick riffle. Less than a half mile down you’ll encounter a pair of Class I rapids spaced about 40 yards apart. The first serves as a wake-up, the second is a slightly bigger drop (though nothing to be concerned about). Paddle another half mile and you’ll hit another pair of Class I’s, these spaced about 25 yards apart. Another Class I awaits just above the Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road bridge.