Forty Acre Rock and Beaver Pond Loop
Kershaw, South Carolina
Details
Distance
3.76 miles
Elevation Gain
430 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
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Forty Acre Rock and Beaver Pond Loop in Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve is an intermediate hike with scenic sights along the way, including a waterfall, beaver pond, and large granite flatrock.
This 2,267 acre preserve is known for its hiking, birding, and a 14-acre granite flatrock with a variety of wildflowers to observe. This moderate hike will take you past the flatrock, as well as a small waterfall and pond.
Start from the upper parking, where you'll follow Conservancy Rd for a short stretch. The hike begins through the forest, then follows along Flat Creek to Beaver Pond. After the pond you will find a small waterfall, then hike up to the beautiful Forty Acre Rock.
You can consult a map of the preserve here.
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Forty Acre Rock and Beaver Pond Loop Reviews
Absolutely a great hiking trip and the water fall was gorgeous didn’t quite know where to go though no signs on any trails or anything and the graffiti just broke my heart but an awesome hike!! Definantly not for beginners but great workout!!
5.0
As mentioned in other reviews, the rock has been defaced with graffiti and has its issues with others not living the “Leave No Trace” lifestyle. However if you’re starting at the rock, then once you head down and onto the trail, the hike is enjoyable. The trees provide plenty of shade to stay cool and covered. Trail markers are present, but since maps are light for this trail, it could use an extra sign here or there to provide some feedback on distances to first-timers.
4.0
The map takes you to a gate with graffiti and the rock has graffiti and there’s trash . It’s a dump. You should take this off of here. Totally not worth the drive I took.
1.0
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