CLOSED - Lynch's Woods Park is closed until further notice due to damage caused by Helene. See press release below:
NEWBERRY COUNTY -- Lynch’s Woods Park will be closed for the foreseeable future, due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
At present, there is a lot of damage within the park. This includes the destruction of the picnic shelter and an estimate of 200 trees are down.
“Simply put, Lynch’s Woods Park is not safe, no one should be inside the park outside of authorized personnel. We cannot stress this enough, please do not attempt to enter Lynch’s Wood Park,” said Jessie Long, direct of Newberry County Parks and Recreation.
Closing the park is for the safety of everyone!
Newberry County Parks and Recreation will work to provide updates, in the future. We will continue to provide updates on the Newberry County website and social media.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Established in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this 276 acre park is full of large pines and old-growth hardwoods and contains miles of hiking, biking, and equestrians trails. Rocky Branch Creek flows through several sections of the park providing a tranquil experience for those who venture the trails.
Spartan Race event set to return to Newberry, SC November 16-17, 2024. Visit the Spartan website for more information or to register. Click Here.
Park Highlights
- NEW - 1 mile designated TRACK trail for kids and their families; TRACK your adventure on Kids in Parks website to receive a sticker.
- 7.5 miles of hiking and bicycling trails with twisting turns, short hills, and intricate creek crossings; bicycle trails are considered intermediate.
- 6.1 miles of equestrian trails that offer a peaceful experience surrounded by nature.
- 4 mile section of the Palmetto Trail – Lynch’s Woods Passage – “Gateway to the Upstate.”
- Open year round from dawn to dusk.
- NO overnight camping permitted.
- Picnic shelter and restroom.
Use this link or scan the QR Code to get Avenza Maps and download a map of Lynch's Woods Passage on your phone or tablet.
