40-Acre Rock. Tucked away in Lancaster South Carolina is a trail well known to the locals but off the beaten path for day hikers. 40 Acre rock is a gem of hiking path, it is not hard, and is a fun day trip. If you are not from Lancaster it’s a fun drive through South Carolina backwoods to reach these out of the way paths. 40-Acre Rock is a part of the Flat Creek Heritage Preserve. ON the trails to top you will see waterfalls, caves and a beaver dam. The main attraction, however, is at the top of the trail when you emerge from the forest to a flat rock that allows the hiker to see for miles. Named 40 Acre rock, the rock is not 40 acres, but measures 14.7 acres, and rather looks
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