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Hiking
Trail (Lee
County)
Floodplain Trail: From the parking area at the office,
walk toward the pond and picnic tables until you reach the trail
kiosk. You will follow this easy-walking path across a footbridge
and over two artesian springs that feed the pond. As you follow the
loop through the wooded area and taller grass, watch for turtles,
snakes, and other wildlife. Sandhills Trail: Turn right at the stop sign and park
at the first campground. Walk back to the dirt road; the trailhead is
on the left, approximately 700 feet past the camping area. You will
follow a footpath through an oak and pine wooded sandhill habitat. At
the end of the trail you will come to the park road. You can return
the way you came, or return on the park road. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent
during the warm months. Restrooms, water, and picnic areas are located
near the Park Office/ Environmental Center. Length:
Floodplain Trail, 1.0 mile loop and Sandhills Trail, 0.5 mile out and back
trail. Directions:
From I-20 Exit 123 near Bishopville, drive 1.2 miles north on SC 22.
Turn left into the park entrance and drive 1.2 miles to the stop sign.
Turn left, and drive to the parking area in front of the office. (Or,
for the Sandhills Trail turn right and park at the camping area on the
right.) Camping: Call 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or go online at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com to make your reservations today! Park Information: Lee State Natural Area, 487 Loop Road, Bishopville, SC, 29010. Telephone: Telephone: 803428-5307.
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