Hiking Trail

Lynches River County Park
(Florence County)

Description: Several connecting trails of varied lengths are available throughout the park. The Stagecoach/Nature Trail forms a loop from the Community Center and as you walk you will see signs which identify tree species in the area. Five educational stations also provide information about soils, forestry, air, wildlife, and water. The Stagecoach section is part of an old road used by coaches travelling from Charleston, SC to WinstonSalem, NC in the 17 and 1800s.

The Pool Connector and Sand Ridge trails connect the park road to the Splash Pad area through a wooded area of oaks and pines where you may see whitetailed deer. You can form a loop from the Splash Pad by walking on one and using County Park Road to return on the other.

The Riverwalk is a handicap accessible boardwalk starting from the Community Center which follows the banks of the Lynches River. About midway there is an overlook to stop and just enjoy the river.

Length: Stagecoach/Nature 1.3 miles, Pool Connector 1.0 mile, Sand Ridge 0.8 mile, Riverwalk 0.2 mile.

Fees: No fee.

Directions: From Florence, drive south on U.S. 52/301. At the fork with U.S. 301, stay on U.S. 52, cross the Lynches River, and turn right onto West Old No. 4 Highway (Florence County S-21-147). Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right on County Park Road. Continue to the Lynches River County Park entrance and turn left into the parking area just past the community building.

Hours: 9 a.m. to sunset.

Camping: There are campsites within the park.

Information: Lynches River County Park, 1110 Ben Gause Road, Coward, SC, 29530, 877-319-7799 (toll-free).