
Description: This Chattooga River
access trail provides a moderately steep .2-mile paved route to flat
water, or a moderately difficult .2-mile gravel path to the Bull
Sluice rapids rushing over jutting boulders. Beginning at the left of
the stone pavilion near the parking lot, you will walk beneath a cool
canopy of mixed pine and hardwood trees. During your walk, you may
encounter a number of birds, various wildlife, such as deer, and
possibly a snake. After approximately 100 yards, you can turn left and
descend on the paved trail to the sandy, rocky riverbank, or you can
turn right and follow the rugged gravel trail along the mountainside
to a wooden railing overlooking the rapids. The trail is not
maintained beyond this point.
Insect repellent is recommended during
warm weather months. Primitive facilities are available in the stone
pavilion. Pets are permitted.
Length: 0.2-mile one-way.
Fees: None
Directions: From Westminster, drive
northwest on US 76. The trailhead is on the right just before the
Chattooga River at the Georgia border.
Hours: Dawn to dusk.
Camping: Primitive camping is
permitted in Sumter National Forest. Contact the information number
for details..
Information: Sumter
National Forest, Andrew Pickens Ranger District,
112 Andrew Pickens Circle, Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Telephone: 864-638-9568.