Edisto Nature Trail - Jacksonborough, SC - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Description: This rewarding, 1.5-mile loop runs through a forest maintained by the MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global packaging company. The Edisto Nature Trail proper is an easy one-mile loop, but an inner loop extends the distance by a half mile. Both sections of the trail wind through a typical Lowcountry forest that includes mature pines, hardwoods, and baldcypress. A brochure available at the trailhead permits visitors to conduct a self-guided tour, and tags along the trail identify almost 60 varieties of flora and fauna. A section of the trail winds through a cypress swamp atop an old railroad bed, which provides an excellent view of the forest. Other interesting landmarks include the historic King’s Highway, an old railroad tram, and an old phosphate operation.

Length: 1.5 mile loop

Fees: None

Directions: From Charleston, follow US 17 south for approximately 30 miles toward Beaufort. The trailhead is on the right, just after a bridge over the Edisto River and immediately before the town of Jacksonboro.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: No camping available at the Nature Trail. But there is full-service camping at nearby Colleton State Park and Edisto State Park.

Information: MeadWestvaco, Forestry Division, P.O. Box 118005 Charleston, SC 29423. Phone: Telephone: 843-871-5000

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Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 10 Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: 1.5 miles What points of interest are there?: Lowland forest What activities are available?: hiking Hours of accessibility?: daylight List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): snakes Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   04/09/2010 ChapterhouseInc visited it