South Carolina Woods

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(211) · Hiking area in Aiken, United States
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Located in the heart of Aiken, South Carolina, the Hitchcock Woods is one of the largest urban forests in the nation. With 2,100 acres of forestland …

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Sep 24, 2024
A walk in the woods is therapeutic it’s exhilarating and it is heart healthy. Commune with nature as you stroll through the verdant foliage and abundant flowers is so restorative. Choose the path les…Full review by Wayne W
May 9, 2023
I spent one afternoon walking in the Hitchcock woods and the area is very well maintained and beautiful, free to enjoy!Full review by swiftytravelsmedia
Apr 20, 2023
Great for a walk. The e trance was a little hard to find but once we hit the trail it was an easy walk and enjoyable.Full review by teresamR8468JO

Questions & answers

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Do you know of a place where one can rent horse/s to trail ride in Hitchcock Woods? I will be there the in 2 weeks ( the …
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Do you know of a place where one can rent horse/s to trail ride in Hitchcock Woods? I will be there the in 2 weeks ( the weekend of November 8th) Much appreciated, Laurie Bailey
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No I do not, since most in the area have their own or board theirs in the area. I am certain your hotel or inn will have the answer to that question.
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Bebbington Springs. Is it really a spring? are you able to swin? If so... is just like a pond? Mushy bottom, dark water? Or …
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Bebbington Springs. Is it really a spring? are you able to swin? If so... is just like a pond? Mushy bottom, dark water? Or more like sandy rocky bottom with clear water?
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It’s just a tiny trickle. You might not even see it. No way you can swim. No swimming anywhere in Hitchcock woods. Much is sand. Black Gum pond has a murky bottom. Turtles and …
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It’s just a tiny trickle. You might not even see it. No way you can swim. No swimming anywhere in Hitchcock woods. Much is sand. Black Gum pond has a murky bottom. Turtles and snakes. Black gum pond is not near Bebbington Springs.
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Answer by Catherine R · Apr 16, 2018
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We would like to take 3-4 horses to ride Hitchcock Woods. Is there a recommendation of a boarding facility for the …
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We would like to take 3-4 horses to ride Hitchcock Woods. Is there a recommendation of a boarding facility for the horses for a couple of nights?
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There is a site called Equine Now that will help. That is as much as they will let me post here.
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Why do we thin the Woods?
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Forest thinning is part of the overall Forest Management Plan for the Woods. This plan is available for viewing here.
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