On this 390-acre nature preserve, find hiking and horseback-riding trails, nature center, pond, boardwalk, and picnic area. FENCE and the Pacolet Area Conservancy Saturday hikes throughout the year. Also, check the calendar for equestrian events, bird walks, concerts, and more. Free and open to the public. Lodge available for private gatherings with reservation and rental fee.

DIRECTIONS

From I-26, East or West

Take S.C. Exit #1 from I-26, toward Landrum, S.C. Go 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Bomar Road (look for the Land Mart on the corner). Go one short block and turn right onto Prince Road. After 1.7 miles, turn left onto Hunting Country Road, just before the I-26 bridge. Go .6 mile to the FENCE entrance on the right.

From Greenville or Greer on Highway 14

Cross the railroad tracks in downtown Landrum, S.C. After passing the First Baptist Church on your right, look for the Post Office. Bear left just after the Post Office onto Prince Road. At 1.7 miles, turn left onto Hunting Country Road. Go 1 mile to FENCE entrance on your right.

From Tryon on Route 176

Travel south on 176 to the South Carolina state line. Bear left onto Ridge Road (at Mimosa Carpet on your left). Cross railroad tracks and bear left onto Hunting Country Road. Continue 3.4 miles to the FENCE entrance on your left.

From Columbus on Highway 108

Go south on Walker Street from downtown Columbus. Travel two blocks to four-way stop and turn right onto Peniel Road. Stay on Peniel Road past Tryon Estates and Morgan Chapel Village, then bear right at fork onto Golden Road. Continue 1.6 miles to stop sign at River Road, which is unpaved. Turn right, then immediately left over a steel bridge onto Morgan Chapel Road. Follow Morgan Chapel Road .7 miles to end, then turn left onto Hunting Country Road. Continue .5 miles to FENCE entrance on your left.