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Summary: This 2,000 acre complex has over 18 miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails. Lake Haigler is 35 acres and offers fishing along with 8 primitive campsites. There are showers and restroom facilities near the main entrance to the park. You can choose from eight different trails ranging from 3/4mi. to 5.5mi. Suspension bridges, footbridges, a working farm and several old structures make this a nice outing which is a gift from the children of the Close family. A trail map can be obtained when you enter the park. Trailhead: The "Nature Center" entrance to the Greenway is on the US #21 Bypass just north of Fort Mill. From I-77, take exit #85 and get onto SC #160 east. Turn left onto the US #21 Bypass and go north a few miles. The Greenway entrance will be on the right. Other entrances are available to different parts of the Greenway. (Lat:35.033 Lon:-80.943) Trail Guides for Anne Springs Close Greenway Park: Hiking South Carolina Trails by Allen deHart (Globe-Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Grrenway Office (803) 548-7252 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 aletoledo on 12/20/2009 I'm ambivalent about this place. I enjoyed part of it, particularly a railroad bridge that was quite fascinating to look at. However part of the trail was muddy and it's been muddy all three times we've tried to hike here (Steele creek trail). On the third occasion, we pushed through the muddiness and reached a nicer trail and it turns out the problem was the trail we used was also for horses. I would therefore recommend only the non-horse trails to anyone not wishing to wade through a foot of mud. The Blue Star trail, though not well maintained at points, was very pleasant enough that I will go back for that portion. 
Reviewed by Crissy on 11/13/2009 many different trails here. some long ones some short ones. all are very enjoyable. just gorgeous. 
Reviewed by Renee on 5/8/2009 My family and I hiked at the Greenways this past weekend. There is a $2 admission per person. The Greenways held historic interest (cabins, roads), offered scenic views of pastures, woods, and lake. I shot over a hundred photos of flowers, trees, cabins, the bridges, a snake (non-venomous kingsnake), horses, goats, turtles, and geese, as well as other small creatures. I agree with the other reviews. The trails are not marked well. It didn't matter. We hiked over 5 miles with 2 small children and didn't hear one complaint. For me, I couldn't pay enough to have my children enthralled with nature instead of tv. It was a beautiful way to spend the day and we will definitely be going again. 
Reviewed by Michael on 12/6/2008 Well, it wasn't all that bad of a hike. Relatively nice scenery, most of the time. The farmland, the lake, the woods make a nice wide variety of scenery. It was pretty peaceful, except of course for when you go next to or across the highway. The terrain was pretty smooth and easy. But the killer was that we got lost and spent a good hour and a half wandering aimlessly about by not much fault of our own, but because absolutely none of the trails were properly marked and the map provided by the park was completely wrong- included trails that didn't exist and omitted trails that did. If you go, bring along a very detailed map of your own- good luck finding one- and compare it to the big map under the shelter- that one at least is accurate.
Reviewed by DM on 8/31/2008 I liked it but the kids thought the trails were to long. We also went during the summer so it was hot and alot of knats and mosquitoes. I would however recommend this to people without kids or at leat teens would be great. The kids liked the suspension bridge and the animals by the dairy. There just wasnt enough to keep then entertained from the heat and bugs. So it was nice and I liked it but I would recommend it as a fall hike.
Reviewed by Cindy on 6/5/2006 Our family thoroughly enjoyed this park. We had practically the whole place to ourselves--very quiet and peaceful and it was an adventure coming across the different things--swing bridges, pastured horses & goats, log cabins...our 8 yr old son didn't want to go to a park the day we went, but was asking when we could visit again afterward. The hiking trails are a tad rustic (which added somewhat to the adventurous feeling) but they are easy enough for the younger set. You can hike around or it would be a great place to bike also, since they do have specific bike trails. We only saw one horseback rider while there on a Sunday afternoon. If you pass on this park, you will be missing out. Go check it out!
Reviewed by Jay on 4/3/2006 Just a vast area to hike through. Trail maps are scarce, but can be downloaded from the Greenway's Web site. Trails are well-worn, but are not blazed very well. Download the map and consult it often. Beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife; in the farm area there are horses, cattle and goats, but in the woods along Steele Creek, there are lots of birds and lizards. Saw a black snake, too. Pretty solitary hiking, though lots of horse riders when you merge up with an equestrian trail. 
Reviewed by Charles on 11/2/2005 More History Than Scenery If you're into local history, the Cherokees, etc. and near to the park...go. If not... Trails (few) not marked, no maps avaialable, suspension bridge is wire cable & boards over tired stream too wide to jump. Nature center was closed when I was there late Monday morning. 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, York County Hiking, York County Trails, York County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||