Earls Ford Hiking Trail - Hiking trail near Walhalla, South Carolina, United States - Description
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| Name | Earls Ford Hiking Trail | |
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| Summary | The trail reachs mini-rapids and broad flat water of the scenic Chattooga River | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 0.6 miles / 1.0 km | |
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| Things To See | - Cascades - River - Wildlife - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Walhalla, South Carolina, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/forest/recreation/trailmatrix.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
To reach the mini-rapids and broad flat water of the scenic Chattooga River, follow this gently sloping 0.3-mile hiking trail. You will descend through mixed hardwood and pine forest in the quiet, fresh mountain air. A number of small foot paths divert from the easy to follow main trail. Just before you reach the river, go left at the boulder and you will reach the riverbank. Watch for deer, snakes, and other wildlife.
From Walhalla, drive northwest on SC 28 and turn left onto Whetstone Road (193). Drive 5 miles and cross Chattooga Ridge Road (196) where Whetstone becomes Earls Ford Road. Continue another 4 miles to the parking area at the end of the Earls Ford Road. The trail is at the end of the parking area.
| Latitude | 34.8789956319 degrees / 34° 52.740' / 34° 52' 44.38" |
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| Longitude | -83.2293748856 degrees / -83° 13.762' / -83° 13' 45.75" |
| Created by Nick on 01/20/2008 |
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