Ramblings and images of some of the wonderful places we've visited
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Enoree River Shoals - Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
The shoals of the Enoree River provided a good place to build a mill. With the river dropping rapidly over a short distance, the miller could harness the power of the swiftly moving water to grind corn and other grains. The shoals are included in the Musgrove Mill State Historic Site and are visible from the British Camp Trail on the south side and from a canoe and kayak access point on the north side of the river.
I visited Musgrove Mill State Historic Site in late April 2017. The site is north of I-26 between the towns of Clinton and Cross Anchor, South Carolina. I provided driving directions and a synopsis of the Revolutionary War battle here.
To reach the access point and the shoals from the park entrance, drive north on SC 56 for 2.1 miles crossing the Enoree River on the way. Make a sharp left onto Horseshoe Falls Road. Drive south for 1.4 miles and cross Cedar Shoals Creek on a pony truss bridge with a weight limit of 3 tons. Continue an additional 0.3 miles to a very small gravel parking area on the left.
Information kiosk at parking area
Stairs down to the river
Enoree River shoals
Bridge piers of a long abandoned bridge
Looking across the river to the British Camp trail
View downstream
The Enoree River is over 200 feet wide at the shoals
Water falling from one layer of bedrock to the next
Standing waves near a small island
Entry to the Musgrove Mill State Historic Site is free.
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