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Lake Conestee Nature Park

Lake Conestee Nature Park

The Upcountry

The Upcountry
Lake Conestee Nature Park consists of over 400 acres of beautiful natural habitat on the Reedy River just 6 miles south of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The park contains both hardwood and evergreen forest, extensive wetlands, three miles of the Reedy River, and a rich diversity of wildlife habitat. Deer, raccoon, beaver, fox, river otter, and various small mammals inhabit the park, along with numerous species of reptiles and amphibians. Over 215 bird species have been reported by the Greenville County Bird Club. The park has been designated as an Important Bird Area of Global Significance by the National Audubon Society. There are over 12 miles of hiking trails, including the southern four miles of the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
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Greenville
Mountains
840 Mauldin RD,
Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 277-2004
Info & Amenities
Admission
Free
Days and Hours of Operation
Daily, sunrise to sunset
Biking
Yes
Birding
Yes
Hiking
Yes

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