Hiking Trail

Hiking Trail

Asbury

(Asbury Hills United Methodist Youth Camp)

Description: Starting at the Well House, this moderately difficult loop trail penetrates deep into a forest of oaks and pines toward the headwaters of Matthews Creek. Red and gold blazes provide directions until you reach a small clearing where the Asbury and the Gold Trail split. You will turn to the left and continue following the red blazes into the woods where you may see yellow root, crested dwarf iris, and bush honeysuckle, a yellow flowering shrub found only in the high elevations of Greenville and Oconee counties. When you reach Matthews Creek, you can make a dry crossing by using two cables strung across the creek. Once across the creek the Asbury Trail runs concurrent with the Naturaland Trust Trail (pink blazes) for a short distance then splits to the right. You will cross several tributaries, one of which makes a drop of 40 feet over the entrance to Moonshine Cave, and thus is called Moonshine Falls.

Be aware that the red blazes are spread out, and there are many unmarked side trails, so be sure to take a map with you. Insect repellent is recommended during warm months.

Note: Due to a property sale, the Asbury trail is temporarily closed beyond Moonshine Falls, so you must return the way you came.

Length: Approximately 3.3 miles.

Directions: From Greenville, drive north on US 276 to where SC 8 joins US 276. The camp entrance is approximately 1 mile further on the left. The trailhead is at the parking area for the Well House within the camp.

Fees: No fee, but call ahead to get permission to enter and use the trails within the camp. During the summer when the camp is full, you may not be allowed to walk the trails.

Hours: Ask about the camp schedule when you call.

Camping: No public camping is permitted.

Information: Asbury Hills United Methodist Youth Camp, South Carolina United Methodist Conference, 150 Asbury Drive, Cleveland, SC, 29635, Telephone: 864-836-3711, Fax: 864-836-5522, Email: AsburyHills@umcsc.org

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Updated: July, 16, 2007
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