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Summary: This 2,000 acre complex has over 18 miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails. Lake Haigler is 35 acres and offers fishing along with 8 primitive campsites. There are showers and restroom facilities near the main entrance to the park. You can choose from eight different trails ranging from 3/4mi. to 5.5mi. Suspension bridges, footbridges, a working farm and several old structures make this a nice outing which is a gift from the children of the Close family. A trail map can be obtained when you enter the park. Trailhead: The "Nature Center" entrance to the Greenway is on the US #21 Bypass just north of Fort Mill. From I-77, take exit #85 and get onto SC #160 east. Turn left onto the US #21 Bypass and go north a few miles. The Greenway entrance will be on the right. Other entrances are available to different parts of the Greenway. (Lat:35.033 Lon:-80.943) Trail Guides for Anne Springs Close Greenway Park: Hiking South Carolina Trails by Allen deHart (Globe-Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Grrenway Office (803) 548-7252 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by John Ghent, who has posted 12 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by KJ on 7/2/2008 Error: Reserved Word Found: create
Reviewed by Cindy on 6/5/2006 Our family thoroughly enjoyed this park. We had practically the whole place to ourselves--very quiet and peaceful and it was an adventure coming across the different things--swing bridges, pastured horses & goats, log cabins...our 8 yr old son didn't want to go to a park the day we went, but was asking when we could visit again afterward. The hiking trails are a tad rustic (which added somewhat to the adventurous feeling) but they are easy enough for the younger set. You can hike around or it would be a great place to bike also, since they do have specific bike trails. We only saw one horseback rider while there on a Sunday afternoon. If you pass on this park, you will be missing out. Go check it out!
Reviewed by Jay on 4/3/2006 Just a vast area to hike through. Trail maps are scarce, but can be downloaded from the Greenway's Web site. Trails are well-worn, but are not blazed very well. Download the map and consult it often. Beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife; in the farm area there are horses, cattle and goats, but in the woods along Steele Creek, there are lots of birds and lizards. Saw a black snake, too. Pretty solitary hiking, though lots of horse riders when you merge up with an equestrian trail. 
Reviewed by Charles on 11/2/2005 More History Than Scenery If you're into local history, the Cherokees, etc. and near to the park...go. If not... Trails (few) not marked, no maps avaialable, suspension bridge is wire cable & boards over tired stream too wide to jump. Nature center was closed when I was there late Monday morning. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: South Carolina Hiking, South Carolina Trails, South Carolina Hikes, York County Hiking, York County Trails, York County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||