Parsons Mountain Lake Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Parsons Mountain Lake Trail
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Nearby Town:	Abbeville
Rating:
Directions:	From Abbeville, drive southwest on SC 72 for approximately two miles, then turn left (south) onto SC 28. Drive for approximately two miles and turn left onto Abbeville County S-1-251. The entrance to Parson’s Mountain Recreation Area is 1.5 miles ahead on the right. Enter the recreation area and continue to the trailhead at the boat ramp parking area.
Total Hike Distance:	4.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	At Picnic Area
Trails Used:	Parsons Mountain Lake Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	U.S. Forest Service
Contact Information:	Sumter National Forest, Long Cane Ranger District, 810 Buncombe St., Edgefield, SC 29824, Telephone: 803-637-5396.
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	Parson’s Mountain has a 800-foot summit and a moderately difficult four-mile loop trail. Flora includes sparkleberry, redbud, wild ginger, and dogwood. You will climb past Civil War-era gold mines to the summit of Parson’s Mountain and the fire tower.