Parks in West Union, South Carolina

A challenging three-day journey around the north end of Lake Jocassee. Scenic waterfalls, steep-sided river gorges, lush vegetation, and solitude are among the attractions of the Jocassee Gorges. T... More on Trails

Great trip! We did it in May, so the foliage obscured any mountaintop view More on Trails

Half a day's hike to an observation deck overlooking beautiful Lower Whitewater Falls and a walk through a virgin forest area alongside the Whitewater River. This area teems with wildlife. Raccoons... More on Trails

Lower Whitewater Falls was beautiful. The trails in Duke's preserve are ve More on Trails

A pleasant, easy walk through a forest filled with rhododendron and mountain laurel. The Trail passes Miuka Falls, one of the state's most impressive cascades. This is a great mountain hike for beg... More on Trails

An easy well marked trail. Except for the trail head. Some one had taken th More on Trails

This most southwestern section of the Foothills Trail starts at one of South Carolinas oldest state parks, a destination in its own right. Oconee State Park makes for a good jumping off point, whet... More on Trails

We hiked this segment the other way (Burrells Ford to Oconee) in early Marc More on Trails

A day's worth of excellent mountain hiking opportunities in a very popular state park. Oconee offers brilliant fall colors, spectacular views from Tamassee Knob the remains of a historic waterwheel... More on Trails

Trail was clearly marked and not very difficult to hike. The falls were a More on Trails

A long day hike in the elicit rock Wilderness Area along the ridges and through the coves of Fork Mountain, finishing along the Chattooga River. This hike through the Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area ... More on Trails

We hiked the Bad Creek Trail that is referred to in the Fork Mountain Trail More on Trails

An easy day hike through beautiful rhododendron and mountain laurel glens to the Chattooga River and powerful Big Bend Falls. This trail connects the Winding Stairs Trail and Cherry Hill Recreation Area with the Chattooga and Foothills ... More on Trails

This slice of the Foothills Trail is composed of several diverse landscapes. Leave Burrells Ford and ascend Medlin Mountain on the edge of the Ellicott Rock Wilderness. The Medlin Mountain section of the Foothills Trail is part of ... More on Trails

Six Flags Over Georgia is about two hours from Westminster, SC. It is well worth the trip. They have many roller coasters, and a few ... More on igougo

Located off of Highway 11 in the upstate of South Carolina. Lake Jocassee is one of South Carolina's most beautiful places. The 7,565 acres are located in a pristine mountain environment. The very deep crystal-clear water offers excellent ... More on AnglerWeb.com