Hiking Trail

Gold

(Asbury Hills United Methodist Youth Camp)

Description: Starting at the Well House, this strenuous loop trail passes through a forest of oaks and pines, passes various facilities of the camp, and up the side of Matthews Creek Gorge. You will start by following red and gold blazes to a clearing where the Gold Trail splits to the right and parallels Matthews Creek. At a bend in the creek you will make a wet crossing (be aware of the slippery rocks and current), and once across, climb a very steep hill. You will pass by a picnic area and an observation platform before you emerge in a campground at cabin #20. You will continue down a dirt road past an activity shelter, then go down a steep hill to a bridge across Matthews Creek. Cross the creek and follow the dirt road and gold blazes back to the trailhead.

Length: 1 mile.

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.

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.

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