Newberry County, SC

Ballentine Farm Museum

The Ballentine Farm Museum, founded by retired dairyman William Ballentine, has a collection of horse-drawn equipment, hand tools, and household goods dating as far back as the middle nineteenth century. Tours are given by appointment for individuals and groups.

Brick House Recreation Area

This recreation area in the Sumter National Forest provides access to the Buncombe Trail and the Palmetto Trail. A number of horse trails will be found here also.

Broad River Canoe Access @ SC #213

Under the SC #213 bridge between Peak and Jenkinsville is a spot for launching small boats onto the Broad River.

Dreher Island State Recreation Area

This park on Lake Murray is made up of three islands linked to the mainland by a causeway and two bridges. Twelve miles of shoreline offer opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping.

Hellers Creek Access Area

This area is provided by SCE&G for public access to the Parr Reservoir. In addition to the boat ramp, you will also find picnic shelters and hiking trails that provide some good views of this largely undeveloped lake.

Little Mountain Reunion Park

(Little Mountain)

This town park is the site of the annual Little Mountain Reunion festival. It has plenty of picnic shelters, plus a stage and a ball field.

Lynch's Woods Park

(Newberry)

This 276 acre woodland has many miles of trails for hiking, jogging, off-road bicycling, and horseback riding. Near the entrance is a large picnic shelter with running water. The Palmetto Trail passes thru here also.

Molly's Rock Picnic Area

Molly's Rock Recreation Area, managed and operated by the Forest Service, lies within the boundaries of the Sumter National Forest. It features a fishing pond, several picnic tables, a picnic shelter, and a short nature trail.

Peak-to-Prosperity Rail-Trail

(Pomaria)

This section of the Palmetto Trail is on an abandoned railroad right-of-way thru the towns of Peak, Pomaria, and Prosperity.

Wells Japanese Garden

(Newberry)

Originally built as a private garden, this small park has some interesting plants and decorations around two ponds.

Little Mountain Explorer

38 kilometers

Moderately hilly

On the first part of this route, you may feel as if you are in the mountains, especially if you ride in the fall. You will also see some nice views of Lake Murray.