Golf

Bonnie Brae Golf Club

1116 Ashmore Bridge Rd., Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-9839
The 18-hole course is one of the best groomed and most scenic golf courses in the area. It is accessible to I-85 and local motels. The club offers a driving range, pro shop, snack bar, golf cars, and PGA pro available.

Cobb's Glen Country Club

2201 Cobb's Way, Anderson, SC 29621
1-800-624-7688
www.cobbglen.com
The course is a 7,002-yard championship course that was designed by George Cobb. The club was the host of the 1999 US Open Qualifying, 1997 and 1998 Nike Tour Open Qualifying, and the 2001 NGA Hooter's Tour. The course is rated one of the Upcountry's best courses by readers of Golf Digest. Packages are available.

Oconee Country Club

781 Richland Rd., Seneca, SC 29672
(864) 882-8037
The par 71 course has bent grass greens and is well maintained year round. It is challenging, but at the same time, user friendly. Amenities include a practice rane putting greens longe, pro shop, and lessons from a PGA Professional.

Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center

670 Verdae Boulevard, Exit 48 off I-85, Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 676-9090
A beautiful 268 all-suite hotel that offers a garden atrium, the Verdae Greens 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, health club, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant and lounge, plus other amenities. Handicapped accessible.

River Falls Plantation

100 Player Blvd., Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 433-9192
www.riverfallsgolf.com
River Falls is a Gary Player signature championship layout featuring the best greens in the Upcountry. Host to Buy.com Open, Qualifying 2000 and 2001, home of the 2005 Buick Scramble National Champions. A popular golf package destination voted 4 stars by Folf Digest "Places to Play."

The Clubs at Cherokee Valley

450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
1-800-531-3634
www.cherokeevalleygolfclub.com
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the most picturesque courses in SC. This Golf Digest award winning course features 18-holes designed by renowned architect P.B. Dye equipped with driving range, putting greens, full-service clubhouse and a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor teaching studio.

Walker Course at Clemson University

210 Madren Center Dr., Clemson, SC 29634
(864) 656-0236
The par 72, 18-hol championship course is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrpounded by Lake Hartwell. Its design accommodates golfers at all skill levels and the signature 17th hole is a 'tiger paw.'

Hiking

For additional information about South Carolina Trails, visit the web site: www.sctrails.net
You can also find additional trails under the Waterfalls section of this website.

Foothills Trail

(864) 836-6115 (Caesars Head State Park)
(864) 836-3647 (Jones Gap State Park)
www.foothillstrail.org
Several points, some by boat, access this 85-mile wooded hiking trail, which winds through the ridges of North Carolina and South Carolina from the Mountain Bridge Wilderness to Oconee State Park. Primitive campsites are located throughout the rugged trail.

Heritage Preserves

SC Dept. of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 734-3893; (864) 654-6738
www.dnr.sc.gov
Hiking is permitted in the following Upcountry Heritage Preserves: Ashmore, Bunched Arrowhead, Buzzard Roost, Chestnut Ridge, Eastatoee Creek, Glassy Mountain, Laurel Fork, Pacolet River, Peter's Creek, Watson-Cooper, and parts of Chandler

Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area

(864) 836-6115 (Caesars Head State Park)
(864) 836-3647 (Jones Gap State Park)
More than 10,000 acres of mountain backcountry and 50 miles of trails connect to the Sumter National Forest with one trail leading to the Foothills Trail.

Palmetto Trail/Blue Wall Passage

(864) 529-0259
www.palmettoconservation.org
The area, considered to be the crown jewel of SC's Palmetto Trail, features the rolling hills of the Upcountry, fine horse farms and farmlands, beautiful views, old forest, and clear ponds and streams. When complete, the entire Palmetto Trail will run for 425 miles across SC, from Oconee State Park in the Upcountry through the Lowcountry near Agenda. To access the Blue Wall Passage, take Exit 1 from I-26, SC Hwy. 14 west toward Landrum. Turn right, north on US Hwy. 176, and turn left at entrance to Lake Lanier. Follow W. Lakeshore Rd. around Lake and turn right onto Dug Hill Rd. and follow entrance to trail.

State Parks

1-888-88-PARKS; (803) 734-0156
www.SouthCarolinaParks.com
The majority of state park trails are considered nature/walking trails because of short length and/or relatively flat terrain.

Sumter National Forest

(864) 638-9568
The forest provides a variety of hiking conditions, following mountain tops and paralleling streams and the Chattooga River. More than 70 miles of trails provide hikers challenging experiences, beautiful vistas and solitude. Campsites are available.

Horseback Riding

Croft State Natural Area

450 Croft State Park Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 585-1283
A show ring and stable located in the park are available for rent. There is also a bridle trail with horse shows sponsored by the Spartanburg County Horseman's Association.

Eden Farms

4700 Dacusville Hwy., Marietta, SC 29661
(864) 898-0043
www.edenfarms.net
Experience nature's exquisite beauty year-round at Eden Farms. The forty stall barn is on 170 wooded acres. The farm offers top of the line lighted arenas that are used for English, Western, and therapeutic riding lessons. Guided one-hour trails pass through fields, forests, and a waterfall. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Kings Mountain State Park

1277 Park Rd., Blacksburg, SC 29702
(803) 222-3209
www.SouthCarolinaParks.com
Stables are available for groups renting Camp York, a group camp facility open from April through October 15. Equestrian campsites are available year round for overnight camping. The trail is 16 miles, open year round with a day use area off of Apple Road.

Riverbend Equestrian Park

175 Riverbend Rd., Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 246-6466
The 66-acre park is located near Furman University. The park features two lighted rings, a dressage ring, barn and 150 show stalls. A year-round instructional program and a therapeutic riding program for those with special needs. A petting zoo with barnyard animals and a picnic area complete the facilities.

Table Rock Equestrian Center

103 Sliding Rock Rd., Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-2896
www.TableRockResort.com
Come experience breathtaking views of the Upcountry's magnificent mountains, streams and waterfalls atop horses. Guided tours are offered by the hour for groups of any size. Open year-round, reservations accepted and overnight boarding available. Great for even the beginner.

Hunting & Fishing

Heritage Preserves

South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources
(864) 654-6738 or (803) 734-3893
www.dnr.sc.gov
Fishing and hunting are allowed at Eastatoee Creek Preserve and Laurel Fork Preserve in Pickens County and Brasstown Creek Preserve in Oconee County. Hunting is allowed at Watson-Cooper, Chestnut Ridge, and Ashmore and on approximately 100 acres of Chandler Preserve in Greenville County and at Buzzard Roost in Oconee County.

Lake Hartwell

With nearly 56,000 acres of water and a shoreline of 962 miles, this lake affords rewarding fishing opportunities for the avid sportsman.

Lakes Jocassee and Keowee

These lakes are extremely popular fishing areas. With thousands of acres of cool, clear water and hundreds of miles of shoreline, the lakes provide a number of species of fish.

Other Upcountry Lakes

Other fishing lakes in the area include Lakes Cunningham and Robinson near Greer, Lakes Bowen, Blalock, Cooley and Edwin Johnson in Spartanburg; Saluda Lake, Matthews Creek and Oak Grove Lake in Greenville County; Lake Whelcel in Cherokee County; and Lake Oolenoy at Table Rock State Park in Pickens County.

Sumter National Forest

Quality hunting for deer, turkey, rabbits and squirrels is provided by the forest, and cold water streams provide excellent trout fishing, primarily for stocked fish.