Sparkleberry Swamp - January 28, 2010 - Member Trip Report

Hike Name:	Sparkleberry Swamp
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Trip Rating:
Trip Date:	January 28, 2010
Duration:	2 hours
Trail Conditions:	Poor
Trail Traffic:	None
Trip Weather:	Sunny
Trip Winds:	None
Trip Precipitation:	None
Trip Temperature:	High: 41-50, Low: 41-50 degrees Fahrenheit
Trip Report:	The hike Stargazer describes is part of the Lake Marion Passage of the Palmetto Trail, and it is a great area to explore. This past January (2010), water levels were high in Lake Marion and Sparkleberry Swamp, making it difficult to walk, but I was able to see much of the area anyway. Sparkleberry is mysterious and exciting. I really like the area south of Sparkleberry Landing, on down to Packs Landing. I’ll definitely be going back this spring! 4 stars only due to the high water. During normal water levels this would warrant 5 stars.