Nice day for a hike, so I hiked! This place would be, I guess in the Northeast corner of Greenville County. I'll tell you about it, you find it! A fairly short hike, very family friendly and interesting outdoorsy things to see. When that grandson of mine gets old enough to walk and fun enough to hang out with, this is another place we'll explore together. The trail passes by two ponds and a waterfall, some stumps that have been attacked by beavers and spectacular views.
After parking in the lot, you will walk down the paved road until you see this sign, then follow a dirt road up to the first pond. There is signage there explaining the view, which is worth a second look. The road continues to the second pond and then the waterfall. If I was able to buy this place I would. I'd build one of those cozy log cabins and live the rest of my days - lazy in these woods. Overwhelmingly peaceful with the sound of water and a light breeze playing in the tree tops. So good you want to smack your Mama, but I wouldn't do it, she may smack back! I'm going to post some pictures, see for yourself.
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| You can figure this out. |
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| Mountain View- Hogback Mt. on left, Vaughn's Gap, Rocky Spur |
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| Not really snowing but sure looks pretty! |
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| Waterfall |
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| View from trail |
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| Beaver work |
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| Long way to go |
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| Hawk |
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| Beaver dam |
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| Mountains in Pond |
I was in this Preserve only two hours and ten minutes, but I took sixty-two pictures, all of them interesting and showing the beauty of nature.
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| This is a Carolina Blue sky!! |
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| Gracie - she has retired from hiking! She has earned the right to lay on the couch. |
In the woods or on the water
Turtle
