Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve is a captivating hiking destination located just 30 minutes away from downtown Columbia, S.C. This 460-acre preserve offers a prehistoric playground with its layered sandstone formations, adorned with fossils of ancient marine creatures, and towering native longleaf pines. Visitors can also marvel at the only natural waterfall on the state's coastal plain, making it a rich and educational place to explore.
Despite the unfortunate toppling of the preserve's titular formation, Peachtree Rock, the area still boasts a smaller but similar formation known as Little Peachtree Rock. With diverse plant communities ranging from bogs to xeric sandhill scrub, visitors can observe a variety of plant species, including the federally endangered Rayner's blueberry and the unique wood of Solidago pauciflosculosa. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or history buff, Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve offers a captivating experience for all.
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