Flowing over 133 miles through southeastern North Carolina, the Lumber is a scenic blackwater river that offers abundant paddling opportunity. A good portion of the river has been designated National Wild and Scenic River and many miles travel through protected, undeveloped land. A paddling trail on the river provides good access and numerous trip options for paddlers of varying skill levels. This beginning of this section has some development but it is pretty minimal and disappears altogether as the as the trip continues downstream. There is an interstate about a half mile from the river that can be heard some but not seen.