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Hiking
Trail
Raven
Rock
(Keowee-Toxaway State Natural
Area)
Trail Map
Description:
Starting from the Meeting House in
Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area, this moderately strenuous, well-marked
4.2-mile loop will provide you with a link to the past as you hike on
land that Cherokee Indians once traversed. You will begin your hike on
the Natural Bridge Trail and shortly after you cross Poe Creek on the
Natural Bridge, you will turn right onto the Raven Rock Trail.
Wildlife you may encounter during your hike includes white tail deer,
chipmunks, or a possible non-poisonous snake. You will ascend and
descend around McKinney Mountain to a rocky area near the top where
you will be treated to a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains to
the west while surrounded by mountain laurel, blueberries, and
Bowman’s root. Continuing, you will come to another vista that
overlooks Lake Keowee, then begin a steep descent to the lakeshore.
From here you will begin a steep ascent over stone ridges with
excellent views of the lake, then descend to Poe Creek. Boulders in
the creek provide a way to cross Poe Creek where you will rejoin the
Natural Bridge Trail for your return.
Length:
4.2 miles.
Directions:
From Clemson, drive north
for 20 miles on SC 133 until you reach SC 11. The entrance to the park
is on your immediate left, or you can turn right to reach the hiking
trails, lake access, and camping area. From Walhalla, drive 20 miles
northwest on SC 11, and the entrances are just beyond the bridge that
crosses Lake Keowee.
Camping:
Please check with the park
for campsite availability.
Park Information:
Keowee-Toxaway State
Natural Area,
108 Residence Drive, Sunset, SC 29685,
Telephone:
864-868-2605.
South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
Webmaster: bswanson@scprt.com
Updated:
August 8, 2006
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