Opossum Creek Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Opossum Creek Trail |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | South Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Westminster SC/Clayton GA |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Westminster, drive west 13.3 miles on US Highway 76 and turn left onto Damascus Church Road (County S-96). Drive 0.9 mil and turn right onto Battle Creek Road (Country S-102). Drive 1.9 miles and turn right onto Turkey Ridge Road (FS 755). Pull off parking on left about 2.3 miles. Opossum Trail on left back off the road. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 5.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Trail Head on Turkey Ridge Road |
| Trails Used: | Opossum Creek and Opossum Creek Falls Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Andrew Pickens Ranger District 112 Andrew Pickens Circle Mountain Rest, SC 29664 Telephone: (864) 638-9568 Fax: (864) 638-2659 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Camping: Primitive camping is allowed along the trail, but campsites must be greater than 50 feet from streams and trails, and greater than 1/4 mile from roads. |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The trail is a well maintained trail but is a bit difficult. The trail goes 2.2 miles down to the Chattoga river. There is a nice swimming and beach area. Looking at the river to the left the trail continues .3 miles to Opossum Creek Falls. This is a nice day hike with very good views of both the Chattoga River and Opossum Creek. Opossum Creek Falls is reported to be a 50 foot drop falls. |
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