Bear Cove Trail **CLOSED**
About This Trail
**AS OF DECEMBER 2018 THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY.**
Scenic views of Lake Jocassee await you at the loop end of this hilly, mildly rugged, dirt trail. From the kiosk in the picnic area you will descend into a mixed forest where you may see dogwood, black cherry, red maple, and a variety of other trees among the oak and pine. Although the trail is mostly easy to follow, look for the blue blaze markers and avoid side paths especially where you cross a park road, re-enter the woods and climb a hilly area where the loop portion of the trail begins. You can relax on a bench near the lakeshore before following the loop back. After a short distance, you will be at the end of the loop portion of the trail and you will go back the way you came. Watch for a variety of birds, as well as bear, deer, snakes, and other wildlife.
-From the DFSP trails website
Trail Features
| Carrier needed | No |
|---|---|
| Stroller friendly | No |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | Yes |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
When you enter the park, fork left to park near the kayak rentals. The trail begins behind the picnic shelters downhill from the parking lot.
The highlight of the trail is the view of Lake Jocassee about halfway around the loop. It is a good spot to stop for a snack and let the kids throw rocks into the water.
The park gets very busy on weekends, so plan to arrive early in the day.
Other Trails in Devils Fork State Park
Fee & Parking Details
$5.00/adults, $3/age 6-16, Free/5 and under
An annual pass is available for purchase for all the area state parks (from $50/year).
Trail Contributor
I joined Hike it Baby in 2014 when my son was just 2 months old. A year later, I became an Ambassador for the Greenville, SC branch. I love raising my kids on the trail and meeting so many like-minded families!
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Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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