You can also start the paved Nature Trail at the picnic area and follow the banks of the Catawba River. This is a peaceful walk with just the sound of the water tumbling over rocks, and songs of many birds. Check with park personnel about seeing nesting eagles during your walk. The Nature Trail ends at an overlook where you can view the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies when in bloom.

The short Eagle Point Trail also starts at the picnic area, and ends at a bluff overlooking the Catawba River.

Another feature of the park is the lock keepers house, which serves as an interpretive center. Information about the canal and a model depict how the locks controlled the water level as boats passed through the canal.

Restrooms and water are available in the picnic ground.

You can also start from the park and paddle part (approximately 6.5 miles) of the Catawba River Trail.

Length: Canal Trail 1.5 miles, Nature Trail (Paved) 0.6 mile, and Eagle Point Trail 0.2 mile.

Directions: From Exit 65 on Interstate 77 in Chester County, drive east on SC 9 for 1.2 miles and turn left (northeast) onto SC 223. After approximately 6.5 miles, SC 223 will end at US 21. Turn left, drive 1.6 miles and turn right onto Landsford Road (Chester County S-12-327). Drive 1.5 miles, turn left on Park Road (S-12-600) and continue to the main park entrance (Entrance #1). If you continue on Landsford Rd. for 1.3 miles you can turn left for a secondary entrance (Entrance #2).