Dreher Shoals Dam

4.4/5
(158) · Hiking area in Lexington, United States
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The Columbia area’s newest walking pathway is directly across the top of the Dreher Shoals Dam along S.C. Highway 6. It's a popular place for walking …

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Feb 14, 2021
The appeal totally depends on your perspective. If you’re uncomfortable or annoyed with cars whizzing by as you exercise, avoid this place. If you like running on hills, skip it. If you can look past…Full review by Bowmanator22
Nov 5, 2020
It’s great exercise - 4 miles round trip! Beautiful view of the lake. Just wish lighting was a little better, as when we were headed back it got dark and the only lighting were from headlights! Ne…Full review by travelingpenguin12
Apr 20, 2020
Too many obnoxiously loud vehicle exhausts and stereos. Troublemakers running amuck. Non existent police and the actions of the motorists flaunt this fact in your face at every moment. Disgusted!Full review by naturehikee9

Questions & answers

Q:
Are dogs allowed on the dam walk way?
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Yes
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Answer by Jonathan B · Apr 5, 2021
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can you walk the lake murray dam after sunset?
A:
Yes, but given this situation, I wouldn't. It may be closed. Call Lexington PD or parks and recreation at Maiden Lane. Be careful. Mask and gloves please.
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Can you ride a bicycle across the dam?
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People have. It is actually a walking dam.
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could you view the dam without having to walk the walkway?
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Absolutely. The eastbound lanes of SC 6 keep you on level with the water as you cross the dam. The westbound lanes drop you down between the two dams in the middle.
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What kind of spiders are on the guard rails of the bridge? I'm here from Indiana working on some pontoon boats,took …
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What kind of spiders are on the guard rails of the bridge? I'm here from Indiana working on some pontoon boats,took the walk across the damm saw all the spiders.
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Never saw spiders on guard rails and bridge
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