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Each day inspires
a feeling of new life, new energy, and a new opportunity for a day
of adventure. It just all depends on what kind of adventure you seek.
Explore the countryside on a scenic drive or hike, picnic by a tranquil
waterfall, shop in the many stores for uncommon treasures, or sit
on the porch of an inn and rock the day away. You can do as little
or as much as you want in Polk County. |
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On 390-acre nature preserve, find
hiking and horseback-riding trails, nature center, pond,
boardwalk, and picnic area. 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.
3381 Hunting Country Road
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-9021
www.fence.org
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Drive along this scenic 10-mile byway that
follows the Pacolet River from Tryon to historic Saluda. View waterfalls,
wildflowers, and beautiful vistas. Take US 176 North from Tryon
or South from Saluda.
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The Tryon Garden Club provides this site
with easy, well-maintained hiking trails, picnic areas, wildflowers,
birds, rushing river, and 90-foot waterfall. Open Tuesday-Sunday from Mar. 1 - Oct. 31. Winter Hours: open Wednesday - Sunday (Nov 1 - Mar 1). Nominal admission fee.
Pearson's Falls Road off Pacolet River Scenic Byway (Hwy 176)
Saluda, NC
828-749-3031
www.pearsonsfalls.com
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For scenery, take Houston Road out
of Columbus (stay right at fork), turn left onto White Oak Mountain Road and drive to the top, passing Shunkawauken Falls. Continue
on the gravel road to Sunset Rock with its expansive views. Spend a few minutes and snap a photo, then head back the way you came.
Take Silver Creek Road out
of Mill Spring and loop, going up either Holbert's Cove Road or Green
River Cove Road, and then down the other. It's a nice rural ride with
both river and mountain vistas.
Download a Polk County map with the scenic drives marked in green,
by clicking here (the
map is a pdf file, you'll need the free Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view it).
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A tall waterfall near the top of White Oak
Mountain. The road cuts through the falls and is narrow with minimal
pull-outs. Be very careful, if you decide to stop.
White Oak Mountain Road
Columbus, NC
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The trail to Big Bradley Falls is part of an unmarked, untended section of the Green River Game Lands - a rugged tract of land owned by the state for hunting and fishing. Hike at your own risk - the trail is primitive and requires crossing the stream. Proper hiking shoes required. The trail is especially dangerous at the top of the falls. Do not attempt to hike to the bottom. Exit 59 off I-26 on Holbert's Cove Road (away from downtown Saluda). Go 3.4 miles to bottom of gorge. Watch for unpaved parking area on left, just before you cross the stream. The unmarked trail starts at at the orange gate.
Holbert's Cove Road
Saluda, NC
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