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SUMMARY:Chau Ram Park
DESCRIPTION:Chau Ram County Park is located northwestof Westminster\, SC in Oconee County. Chau Ram offers 200 acres with two rivers; the Chauga and Ramsey Creek\, the longest SC suspension bridge\, six waterfalls\, four trails all nestled in a hardwood forest. The third week in October is usually leaf peak time so we hope to have a colorful hike. \nThere are approximately 4.0 miles of trails.The blue trail\, about 1.5 miles long\,runs along the river where you can explore the sandy beaches\, rocks\, waterfalls and catch pools. The orange\, red and cabin trails\, approximately 0.25 miles each lead you up on a ridge. There is a nice diversity of flora from the river’s edge and deeper into the woodlands. \nIf you wish to travel up Friday\, camping is available. Camping fees are $25. The campground has 27 sites with water and power on each site and a shower house. 6 people and 2 tents are allowed on each spot. The park gate is locked nightly. Entrance gate opens at 7 am and closes at dusk.For late arrival\, after 6:45 PM there is no entry into the park.\nFor reservations call 1-855-622-6727. \nLocation:\n1220 Chau Ram Park Rd.Westminster\, SC 29693\nPhone: (864) 647-9286\nGPS Waypoints for the parking area: Lat: 34.6817  Lon: -83.1454 \nDirections:\nFrom Westminster\, drive west on US 76. Keep right at the fork with US 123 and drive another 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Chau Ram Park Road and continue to the park entrance at the end of the road. You can park on the right\, or follow the park road loop to the lower-level parking area. \nFor directions from I-85 south\, take exit 11\, Hwy 24/243 through Townsville for 18 miles to Westminster. Turn left onto E Main Street/US123/US76. There will be an Ingles in front of you at this intersection. Go 0.8 miles. Turn right onto US 76/West North Ave. Go 2.4 miles\, go down steep hill\, there is a sign for Chau Ram County Park. Turn left onto Chau Ram Road \nRestrooms are available. Park entrance fees are $2 per car. \nDinner will be in Seneca. There is a fun vibrant street named Ram Cat Alley.Vangeli’s Bistro is located\n119 Ram Cat Alley\, Seneca\, SC 29678\nPhone: (864)973-8887.\nVangeli will open for us at 4:30. Their menu changes daily. You can view the past menu items on their Facebook page. \nFrom Chau Ram Park\, turn right onto US 76 for 2.4 miles.Turn left on US123/US76 and travel 8.2 miles. You will pass a Lowes Home Improvement on right. Turn right on West North 1st St. for 1.6 miles. Turn right on NorthFairplay St.\, go 1 block. Turn left on Ram Cat Ally.
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LOCATION:Chau Ram Park\, 1220 Chau Ram Park Rd\, Westminster\, SC\, 29693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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