Once on the Oconee Connector you will start a moderately difficult climb on some switchbacks to a ridge line, a rise of about 1000 feet. The view from this ridge is spectacular, especially in the fall and winter. Once on the ridge, you will walk on logging roads as you wind through a dense hardwood forest. As you approach Oconee State Park, you will intersect with the Foothills Trail and shortly after you will turn left into the woods. It is a fairly flat walk from there to the parking area.

Insect repellent is recommended during the warmer months.

For additional information from Palmetto Trail users: Trail Talk

Length: 3.2 miles.

Fees: No fee from the Station Cove Falls Trail parking area. Park entrance fee for Oconee State Park.

Directions: To Oconee Station State Historic Site: From the intersection of SC 28 and SC 11 at Walhalla, drive north on SC 11 for 6.3 miles and turn left (northwest) onto Oconee Station Road (Oconee County S-37-95). Drive 2.4 miles (approximately 0.3 mile past Oconee Station State Historic Site) to the trailhead on the left (parking is limited to four cars). Additional parking is available at Oconee Station State Historic Site picnic area. The 0.5-mile hike begins behind the bulletin board.

To Oconee State Park: From Walhalla, drive northwest on SC 28 for approximately 8.4 miles and bear right onto SC 107. Continue another 2.5 miles on SC 107 to Oconee State Park. After the Fee Station, turn left and drive to the parking area at the campground.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: Camping is available at Oconee State Park. Call 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or go online at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com to make reservations.

Information: Oconee State Park, 624 State Park Road, Mountain Rest, SC 29664. Phone: Telephone: 864-638-5353. Sumter National Forest, Andrew Pickens Ranger District, 112 Andrew Pickens Circle, Mountain Rest, SC, 29664. Phone: Telephone: 864-638-9568. Palmetto Conservation Foundation, 1314 Lincoln St., Suite 305, Columbia, SC 29201-3154, or Trail Talk