Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve

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Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve


Located in Aiken County, SC.

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This wildlife sanctuary in rural Aiken County is owned by the state government and is listed as a wildlife viewing area. There are some hiking trails throughout the preserve which consists mainly of sand and small pine trees, plus a pond. Thanks to Lee Hyder for providing information about this area.


Features and facilities
Water Features

  • pond

Public Restrooms

No

Hours

Always open

Admission

Free

How to get there

Take I-20 to exit #18 and go south on SC #19 for 9.1 kilometers (5.7 miles) into downtown Aiken, SC. Turn left onto US #78 and go southeast 21.6 km. (13.4 mi.) to the community of Windsor. Turn left onto Spring Branch Road (#212) and go east 8.7 km. (5.4 mi.). Turn right onto Oak Ridge Club Road and look for a parking area on the right.

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Latitude 33.50558, Longitude -81.41257

[PK433]

Web site maintained by Mike Adams, mike@sciway.net. [010-08-20]

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