Neat little park tucked in close to Lancaster, Pageland and Kershaw. Good trails and something to see most parts of the year. It does get really muddy in the lower part after rains but trails are pretty well marked. There is a upper parking lot if you’re only interested in seeing the rock you can take a dirt road and be on top of the rock. Great if you’re with kids or others that don’t want to do the whole loop but just want to take a picnic and play on the large rocks. There are caves and small waterfalls but unfortunately they are spray painted with graphics and some are R rated. Locals tend to party there too and leave behind there bottles and trash around the caves. Still shouldn’t discourage you from seeing this neat treasure tucked away miles from Charlotte and Rock Hill area.
Steve S.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Lexington, SC
Decent hiking trail, but the locals have turned this nature reserve into party central. It is filled with broken glass, graffiti and evidence of a number of party campsites. In fact, when I was leaving from my hike, 8 locals were walking out to the rock carrying 2 coolers. DNR in SC appears to stand for…“Does Not Really care”.
Jeff S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Charlotte, NC
A coworker told me about this place. It’s a large granite dome in the middle of nowhere. Actually it’s between Pageland and Kershaw, South Carolina. It is a state natural area but not quite a state park. It is also one of the few parks in South Carolina that does not have a day usage fee. Yay, free is good! There are two parking lots, one below the dome and one above the dome. I parked at the upper lot and walked down to the dome because you get to see it in all it’s glory. From the bottom you cannot really see the dome until you start climbing. Along the dome, you’ll see small ponds with plant life and possibly even hear a frog or two. If you hike down the side of the rock, you will find a small waterfall and a beautiful clear stream which you will cross over several times. There are no facilities at this park so what you bring it should be taken with you when you leave. Unfortunately, not everyone pays attention to this so watch out for glass on the rock and try to disregard the graffiti. It is a shame that some people cannot appreciate nature without leaving their mark. Other than that, it’s definitely worth the trip.
Mr. S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Clover, SC
40 Acre Park is a nice, if small(er), preserve — dominated by a flat rock surface, that spans dozens of yards. There aren’t any restrooms, and the park is in the middle of rural SC. If you visit, anticipate that you will not have access to restroom/food facilities. In addition to the rock surface, this is a great place to explore local plant life, birds, etc. Likewise, this peaceful setting is a great place to admire the sky. Even so, this is a place that I might visit once or twice, but it isn’t the«go to» preserve, since there are so many in the Charlotte area. In other words, this preserve is worth the hour drive from Charlotte, but this isn’t the«be all and end all» of nature preserves, that some local guides would have you to believe. Note that the park is free, and there’s plenty of parking. To fully enjoy the park, I suggest you wear outdoor/hiking shoes/boots. For directions/further information, please visit the enclosed link.
