Blackstock Hike
January 29, 2012
10:00am
Join PCF guide, Christopher Burnette, (aka
XtremeKatfishn) on a hike on the Blackstock Passage of
the Palmetto Trail. You won't want to miss this hike on
the scenic and interpretive historical battlefield. The
Battle of Blackstock - which took place on November 20,
1780 on what is today the boundary between Union and
Spartanburg counties - was a victory for the Patriot
Militia and set the stage for a decisive British defeat
at Cowpens. This 4 mile loop trail runs along a remote
section of the beautiful Tyger River. Meet the guide at
the Trailhead on Monument Road at 10am. Bring a
lunch, water bottle, comfortable hiking shoes, and a
camera.
Call to sign up for this hike.
(803)771-0870
Price:
Free for PCF Members
$10 for non-members
Directions from Interstate 26
1. From Interstate 26 traveling westbound, take
exit 44 (From Interstate 26 traveling eastbound, take
exit 38) to Cross Anchor and then travel
north on SC 49 for approximately 2.5 miles to the
intersection with Blackstock Rd. (SR-51). At this
intersection, you will note a historical
marker pointing to the Blackstock Battlefield.
2. Turn left onto Blackstock Rd. and travel 1.3
miles to an intersection with Battlefield Rd. on the
right.
3. Follow Battlefield Rd. 0.7 mile to a
Y-intersection, where you will veer left onto Monument
Rd.
4. The Palmetto Trail trailhead is approximately
one mile down Monument Rd. on the left.
Directions from Spartanburg
1. Follow SC 56 east passing Croft State Park and
eventually a bridge over the Tyger River.
2. Turn left onto East Blackstock Rd. and follow
to a historical marker for Blackstock Battlefield at the
intersection with Battlefield Rd.
3. Follow directions from #3 above.
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