Blue Star Trail | Fort Mill South Carolina

The 1 mile long Carolina Thread Trail section of the Blue Star Trail begins at the trailhead of the parking lot on Dairy Barn Lane. It is located within the larger network of trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway. The trail begins as it follows a gravel road known as Historic Nations Ford Road, a trading pathway for Native Americans, European settlers, American Revolution and Civil War soldiers, traders and trappers for hundreds of years. In addition to this nationally significant site, the ASC Greenway contains two circa 1800 log cabins a 1780 hall and parlor log house and a Dairy cabins, Barn built in 1946. As it winds off the historic road through the woods, the path crosses a suspension bridge over Steele Creek before intersecting with Coltharp Road and the ASC Greenway Nature Center. The Thread will eventually wind its way down Coltharp Road intersecting with other pathways towards town rather than continuing on the Blue Star Trail within the park.

Directions and Parking
From I-77
I-77 to Exit 88/Gold Hill Road Exit. Turn East (Towards Pineville / Away from Tega Cay) Continue on Springfield Parkway. Turn right at the 3rd traffic light (past lights at Captain Steve’s & Springfield schools) onto Old Nation Rd./Highway 21 Business. Turn right onto Dairy Barn Lane.

Trail Information

Trail Length
1.0 mile

Points of Interest
Famous Dairy Barn
Nature Center

Surface Type
Gravel and Natural Path Bid
Bridge

Permissible Activities
Hiking
Walking

Level of Difficulty
Easy walk

Pet Policy
Dogs on a leash

Restroom facilities availability
Yes, located at trailhead parking lot

Fees and hours
Non-member fees: $2.00/Hiker
Hours: Daily 7am to Sunset