South Carolina
Abbeville County
Parsons Mountain
Loop trail up Parsons Mountain and around its lake
The trail climbs to the fire tower at the summit of Parsons Mountain, offering a good view of the surrounding area. It passes several mine shafts from the Civil War era and travels clockwise around the lake, which is a favorite with great blue heron.
Length: 4.0 miles
Difficulty: 5
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Buncombe Trail
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Foothills Trail - Sassafras Mountain
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