Turtle

Trail Activities: t

  • Hike
  • Mountain Bike

Length:

0.50 miles

Type:

One Way

Surface:

Dirt

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Features: t

  • Picnic Area
  • Parking
  • Scenic Observation
  • Playground
  • Visitor Center
  • Point of Interest
  • Camping
  • Restrooms
  • Pets
  • Fee
  • Camping

Summary:

The Turtle Trail is easy and fun, and has a nice flow with little rollers. It starts and finishes with a ride through rhododendrons.

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This short out-and-back, easy trail connects the campsite to Lake Placid and the Lake Placid Trail. As you  follow the banks of the creek, you may see deer, squirrels, birds, snakes, and a variety of other wildlife. 

If you are riding a mountain bike, be aware of signs reading "Foot Traffic Only." No mountain bikes on Saturday.

Restrooms are available at the picnic shelters. Insect repellant is recommended in warm weather. Pets are permitted on a leash. 

Camping: Call 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or go online at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com to make your reservations today!

Directions:

From Downtown Greenville: Drive north on US 25/276 and turn right onto SC 253. At the traffic light bear left to continue on SC 253. Drive for 2.5 miles and turn left onto State Park Road (Greenville County S-23-344). The park entrance is on the left. Continue to the campground.

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Paris Mountain State Park | 2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609 | (864) 244-5565 | Email

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Lat: 34.92650313989935
Long: -82.37361789872453