(MS) Ashmore West Fork Trail Hike

Plan to meet at the Persimmon Ridge Rd parking area near the trailhead at 10:00AM and depart NLT 10:15AM.

The hike starts out with approximately 3 miles of uphill hiking. We will enjoy some nice mountain views as we approach the top of our climb! After our snack/ lunch break, we will return on the same trail, branch off to hike around Lake Wattacoo, and return to the parking area. The initial outbound portion is mostly uphill with some steep sections. Also, there are some patches of large loose gravel along the trail, so hiking boots and hiking poles are recommended.

Hike should take about 4 hours to complete.

The pace will be a moderate 2.0 to 2.5 mph. We will stop as needed to recover from the steep sections and take in the views.

Miles: 6.5, EG: 1,160, Rating: MS

Hike Leader: Greg Cefalo, [gcefalo@aol.com](mailto:gcefalo@aol.com)

Hike Leader Cell: 864-566-0967

The hike leader will meet everyone at the trailhead at 10AM and depart NLT 10:15AM.

Trailhead address:
121 Persimmon Ridge Rd
Cleveland, SC 29635

Carpool Info.
Hikers wanting to carpool can comment below. A suggested place is the Publix parking lot at 5000 Old Buncombe Rd · Greenville, SC. It is 2.2 miles north on Poinsett Highway from Cherrydale. Park across from Mr. Salsa Mexican Restaurant. Meet at 9 AM, depart at 9:15 AM to arrive on time.

Drive miles: RT mileage from Publix parking lot is 36 miles. Suggested carpool fee is $3.00.
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