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SPRINGFIELD TRAIL
LOCATION:  Northern South Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  Dairy Barn
HIKE ENDS:  Dairy Barn
TOTAL DISTANCE:  2.3 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Easy to Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Springfield Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Anne Springs Close Greenway

HIGHLIGHTS:  The Anne Springs Close Greenway is located near Rock Hill, S.C. and the Springfield Loop is 2.3 mile hike in the park. From the Dairy Barn, leave the trailhead and hike counter-clockwise heading south. You may notice a few mountain bikers on the trail (who also share this route), so keep the dog leashed to avoid any unwelcome collisions. The trail is wide enough to accommodate both parties, so sharing the route shouldn’t be an issue.

The Springfield Trail climbs a short knob then descends gradually to a swinging bridge at Steele Creek about halfway through the hike at 550 feet. The wooden structure is exciting to cross and may have the hound pondering the situation, but the views of the stream are therapeutic and it’s a nice break on the hike. Look for white oak, hickory, and pine trees which are common in this area and grow along the forest that surrounds Steele Creek. Then turn back to the north and complete the loop.

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MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from another hike at Anne Close Springs Greenway: December 26, 2006
bullet click to view a brief trip report for a hiking trip along the Springfield Trail: December 26, 2006*
bullet click to view hiking and backpacking maps: area map, detailed map (password required), park map, profile map, topo map
bulletclick to access the guidebook Best Hikes With Dogs Georgia And South Carolina which has details on this destination
bulletclick for South Carolina hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bullet note, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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