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Summary: This is not really a hiking trail but you can make it into one if you desire. I've continued along the creek and also hiked through the dense forest in wintertime. It's a beautiful spot if you ignore the graffiti on the rocks. On August 6, 1780, Colonel Thomas Sumter defeated British Major John Carden of the Prince of Wales American Regiment in a Revolutionary War battle. Trailhead: go south of Lancaster,SC on HWY521 till you reach the town of Heath Springs, from the junction of 521 and state road 15 (Flat Rock Rd) continue 1.7 miles straight through the blinking light, past the fish hatchery on the right, look for state road 467 on the left at the top of the next hill, there is a bronze marker titled James Ingram Home, go .8 miles down this road to a creek at the bottom of the first hill, there is a gate on the right where you can park or go 1/4 mile farther and there is a dirt road which angles sharply to the right, both places will lead you to a short walk to the rock formation. (Lat:34.33 Lon:-80.39) Trail Guides for Hanging Rock Battleground & Monument: Hiking South Carolina Trails by Allen deHart (Globe-Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Andrew Jackson State Park Ranger (803)285-3344 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by John Ghent, who has posted 12 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Sean D on 5/17/2009 I went back in 1995 and loved it, its very beutiful and at the time appeared undisturbed by time. My grandmother Mattie White Dudley is originally from Heath Springs and said it used to be a meeting place for everything from pee-dee and catawba indian pow-wows, community meetings, and spirtiual revivals. I would love to go again and hopefully the area doesn't get developed too much before i return. 
Reviewed by Elizabeth on 12/17/2008 I took my granddaughters, 11 and 8, in late fall and they were fascinated with the huge rocks. Easy to climb on and around. They enjoyed the story of the Revolutionary War battle there. We plan to return in early spring for a picnic at the creek. Would not recommend during warm weather due to probable presence of snakes. 
Reviewed by william on 10/24/2007 The actual batle did not take place at the park. This should be corrected. See a local map of Lancaster county S.c.
Reviewed by Kendra on 8/1/2006 Not even a hike. You get out of your car and walk 300 feet and your there. There is a nice little stream that runs near it. Playing on the rocks themselves is fun if you have children that like that. All in all it is peaceful and quite. There is a nice shelter under one of the rocks where I guess you could start a small fire with friends. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: South Carolina Hiking, South Carolina Trails, South Carolina Hikes, Lancaster County Hiking, Lancaster County Trails, Lancaster County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||