# 11 - Shealy's Pond-
-Heritage Preserve-
Rated: Easy to Moderate
1.4 miles, loop trail
This enjoyable, often squishy hike is one of the best
places in Lexington County to see and photograph
birds. After leaving the parking area, the trail quickly
makes a short descent, where the trail skirts the
namesake pond's western edge. Here you'll find several-
-openings with good vistas of the pretty pond. Wear-
-some shoes that you don't mind getting wet; some of-
-the trail might be a few inches underwater!
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. **Only listed as potentially as "Moderate" due to trail might be overgrown
and boggy certain times of the year.
Distance: 1.4 miles, loop trail.
Time: 1 hour.
Trail Surface: Dirt, natural surface, some wet/muddy areas.
Crowds: Very light. This trail is not well known.
Trailhead & Parking: parking area is off Boiling Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073. Parking area
is 650-ft. east of intersection of Boiling Springs Road and Bluefield Road. Use the following
GPS coordinates: 33.863694, -81.236306 or 33°51'49.3"N 81°14'10.7"W.
Fees/Permits: None.
Restrooms: None.
Precautions: Biting insects can be formidable in the warmer months. Bring insect repellent. This area is wet
nearly year-round. Your shoes might get wet/muddy. The trail could be overgrown at certain times of the year. There are warnings that alligators could be in the area.
Weather on the Trail: Click HERE
