Before you hike through the two endangered ecosystems on this mildly challenging, hilly, loop trail, please register at the Bishop Gravatt Center. To reach the trail head, follow the dirt road from the parking area in front of the office. After you pass the pavilions on the left, and the tip of the lake on the right, you will locate the trail head sign. Begin to the left and you will start your hike uphill on a rutted, pine-needle covered trail through the longleaf pine uplands. You will walk through wooded areas intermingled with open vistas, until you curve to the right and descend into a lowland area. You will wander through tall grass along an Atlantic White Cedar Bog where you will catch glimpses of the lake. When you loop back to the trail head, follow the dirt road back to the parking area.

Watch for deer, snakes, and other wildlife. In warm weather, wear insect repellant. Pets must remain on leashes. Water and restrooms are available in the Stuart Hall Dining Facility.

Hours: Dawn to dusk (Monday - Friday)

Call the office ahead of time for other times.

From Exit 29 on I-20 near Aiken: turn north on Two Notch Road (S-2-49). Drive .9 mile and turn left onto Kedron Church Road. Drive .4 mile to the Bishop Gravatt Center, and turn left at the entrance signs. Follow the dirt drive around the s-curve. The office is in the dark brown building on the left, across from the post-and-rail fence. Park in front of the office and register before beginning your hike.