Blue Wall Preserve

Why you should visit:The Nature Conservancy acquired the Blue Wall Preserve in 1997. The Preserve is located in Northeast Greenville County and is part of a mosaic of protected parcels that cover approximately 20,000 acres within the Blue Ridge Escarpment of the Southern Appalachians. The Preserve was designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audobon Society. One hundred and fourteen different bird species have been observed on the Preserve. There are a variety of natural plant communities, including: hardwood uplands, Virginia pine succession forest stands, saturated southerm shrublands and open water lakes. There is also majestic waterfall along the trails. 

Location:Northeast Greenville County, east of Hogback Mountain

Size: 500 Acres

How to prepare for your visit: The public is invited to enjoy the proprty during daylight hours. However the following activites are not allowed on the Preserve:

• Camping, fires or cook-outs
• Bicycling
• Hunting
• Use of motorized vehicles
• Disposal of trash
• Artificial feeding of wildlife
• Dogs must be kept on a leash

For more information:

The Nature Conservancy                                                                                                                    27 Cleveland Street Suite 203                                                                                                         Greenville, SC 29601                                                                                                                       (864) 233-4988

Directions to the Blue Wall Preserve

• From Hwy 25 and Hwy 22 intersection, go east on Hwy 11
• Pass Cliffs of Glassy, which will be on the left and go 2 miles
• Turn left on Oak Grove Road
• Go approximately 6 miles on Oak Grove Road
• Pass Church
• Turn left on Lake Road
• Stay on Lake Road until you reach a stop sign
• Turn left on Lakeshore Road
• Go approximately 0.6 miles and turn left on Dug Hill Road
• Go 0.2 miles and turn left on Pennell Road
• Cross bridge at your own risk
• Hike up gravel road where you see a kiosk

Birds Observed on the Preserve: Canada Goose, Turkey Vulture, American Crow, Blue-headed Vireo,   Red-eyed Vireo, Broad-winged Hawk, Wood Thursh, Mourning Dove, Brown Thrasher, Chimney Swift,   Carolina Wren, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Downy Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Pileated Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, Acadian Flycatcher, American Goldfinch, Eastern Phoebe, Northern Parula, Blue Jay, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Redstart,   Worm-eating Warbler, Oven bird, Louisiana Waterthrush, Hooded Warbler, Eastern Towhee, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Northern Cardinal, Wed-winged Blackbird

What the Conservancy is doing: SCTNC is currently working on eradicating invasive plant species on the Blue Wall Preserve, including Chinese privet, kudzu, multiflora rose, English ivy, Princess tree, and Tree of Heaven. We also maintain a partnership with the Palmetto Conservation Foundation who help us update the kiosk information and maintain the trails. They have established a part of the Palmetto trail crossing SC on the Blue Wall Preserve. Learn More.