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Summary: The city of Rock Hill scored a home run when they created this park. It is about 70 acres and has some great trails that parallel the Catawba River and Manchester Creek. One trail is made from recycled tires and feels great when hiking it. The park also has an elevated boardwalk through the wetlands. This area of the Catawba is one of only two that is still freeflowing and the park has an excellent canoe access that will lead you 18 miles downstream to Landsford Canal State Park. Take the kids and a picnic lunch to this park and have a fun outing !! Oh yeah, be sure and take your fishing equipment. Trailhead: From I-77 in Rock Hill take the Dave Lyle Blvd exit, continue east to Red River Rd, turn left and look for Quality Dr on your right after going about 1-2 miles, the park and trailhead is at the end of the dirt & gravel road. (Lat:34.57 Lon:-80.57) Trail Guides for Rock Hill River Park: Hiking South Carolina Trails by Allen deHart (Globe-Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: (803) 329-5656 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by John Ghent, who has posted 12 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by florence on 11/1/2007 I went out today around 2:00 pm and felt very uncomfortable with only three men in the park. All three of them were alone and appeared to be shopping if you know what I mean. I wouldn't go to deep in the park alone. Decided to leave but may visit again with more people. Later I heard that it has made the news as a pick up place for men on men action. So be aware! 
Reviewed by tashaa on 6/12/2007 tasha 
Reviewed by HikerPhotoGuy on 3/28/2007 Police have started patroling this park and are trying to rid itself of the unsavory vagabonds who cruise it for you know what. Trails are in good shape along the river. Parking is OK. New bridge has replace the old narrow one recently. The first bridge over the creek, off the boardwalk trails is being repaired as the result of storm damage. If you don't think of the treatment plant setting next to the park, its OK. This is unspoiled and undeveloped river land. Lets hope Rockhill and York county prevents any development of this area. Not much left like this area anymore as the greedy developers are buying up the land in this area. 
Reviewed by billy on 5/29/2006 i come all the way from myrtle beach to fish at this park this is a very good park
Reviewed by C.Smith on 4/22/2006 6/2004 My wife and two children ages 2 and 7 went looking for and found the parking area and boardwalk. There was an older model car idling with an unsavory individual inside. I felt uneasy but I dismissed it and we got out anyway. My family and I proceeded down the boardwalk and came upon two more males at a junction who seemed to be suprised by our approach. One of whom had been on is knees and stood and crept away deeper into the woods via the boad walk. By this time I felt quite vunerable so we moved along the boardwalk trail toward the boat access road. Several men in pickup trucks passed slowly and seemed untowardly. I took my family back to the car via the road due to the filthy nature of the individuals present. Stay away! 
Reviewed by Cindy on 4/10/2006 Visited 4/9/06. Our family and dog very much enjoyed the hike along the picturesque and clear Catawba! Some people were fishing along the banks, some were out in canoes or kayaks--it was just beautiful! A little white water with babbling brook sounds, big rocks to sit on along the banks to relax and watch the river. Don't let the smell of the water treatment plant turn you off because, at least on this day, it was concentrated in only one area, not near the river. Very nice get away. Trails nicely maintained with many benches along the way to take a breather.
Reviewed by John M on 2/16/2006 I travel to this park at least 3 times per year to do nature walks with groups of students. We always observe birds and other wildlife. We've even done stream studies. There is a wastewater treatment facility next door--also part of the city, and of course, something that is necessary. Sometimes there is an odor--particlarly on overcast mornings. Typically, students get used to it--I seldom notice it for more than 15 minutes. Practically all of the students who visit, enjoy their experience. I would travel to the park with someone.
Reviewed by Jennifer on 4/9/2005 Went out this afternoon to try to get a glimpse of any of the 2 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles that are in this area. While the smell is quite strong at the 1st parking lot, if you go on down to the canoe access near the river, the smell is minimal. The main trail(with the recycled tires) was wonderful, and had many branches for other exploration. We loved it and so did our boys, 6 & 5. Didn't get to see any Eagles, but we did see 5 Great Grey Herons in flight. We will go back!! 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||