Find Nature Center Directions
Easy routes to reach our trails and arenas.
Driving Directions
Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center
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From I-26 (East or West)
Take South Carolina Exit #1 from I-26 toward Landrum, SC. Travel 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Bomar Road (Land Mart is located on the corner). Go one short block and turn right onto Prince Road. Follow Prince Road for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Hunting Country Road (just before the I-26 overpass).
Continue on Hunting Country Road for approximately ยพ mile.
- The entrance to the Equestrian Center (Mane Gate Lane) will be on your left just before the I-26 underpass.
- For the main entrance to Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE Center, hiking trails, and TROT barn), continue under the I-26 underpass. The main gates will be on your right.
From Greenville or Greer (Highway 14)
At the intersection of Route 14 and Route 176 in downtown Landrum (at the railroad tracks), turn onto Route 176 toward Tryon. Travel about 1.5 miles to Greenwood Road on the right.
Turn onto Greenwood Road, then almost immediately turn left onto Blockhouse Road. Follow Blockhouse Road for approximately 0.6 miles to a stop sign and turn right onto Hunting Country Road.
Continue 3.4 miles to the main entrance of Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center on the left.
For the Equestrian Center main gate, continue on Hunting Country Road under I-26 to Mane Gate Drive on the right.
From Tryon (Route 176)
Travel south on Route 176 to the South Carolina state line. Bear left onto Ridge Road (Mimosa Carpet will be on your left). Cross the railroad tracks and bear left onto Hunting Country Road.
Continue 3.4 miles to the main entrance of Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center on your left. The Equestrian Center main gate is a short distance farther on the right.
From Columbus (Highway 108)
From downtown Columbus, go south on Walker Street. Travel two blocks to the four-way stop and turn right onto Peniel Road.
Stay on Peniel Road past Tryon Estates and Morgan Chapel Village, then bear right at the fork onto Golden Road. Continue 1.6 miles to the stop sign at River Road (unpaved). Turn right, then immediately left over the steel bridge onto Morgan Chapel Road.
Follow Morgan Chapel Road 0.7 miles to the end, then turn left onto Hunting Country Road. Continue 0.5 miles to the main entrance of Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center on your left. The Equestrian Center main gate is a short distance farther on the right.
Where to Stay
Visitors to Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center will find a variety of comfortable lodging options throughout the surrounding communities.
Motels
Dayโs Inn โ Columbus, NC
(828) 894-3303
Comfort Inn โ Spartanburg, SC
(864) 576-2992
Saluda Mountain Lodge โ Saluda, NC
+1 (866) 602-6973 (toll free)
Bed and Breakfast / Bed & Barn
Barking Fox Farm Guest House โ Landrum, SC
(864) 457-7300
Butterfly Creek Inn โ Columbus, NC
(828) 894-6393
The Cottage at Bronze Ridge (โBed and Barnโ) โ Tryon, NC
(828) 894-8473
Country Mouse Inn โ Landrum, SC
(864) 457-4061
Fox Trot Inn โ Tryon, NC
(828) 859-9706
Green River Bed and Breakfast โ Green Creek, NC
(828) 863-4705
Green River Plantation โ Rutherfordton, NC
(828) 286-1461
The Melrose Inn โ Tryon, NC
(828) 859-7014
Mimosa Inn โ Tryon, NC
(828) 859-7688
Saluda Inn and Wine Cellar โ Saluda, NC
(828) 749-9698
The Oak Bed and Breakfast โ Saluda, NC
(828) 749-2000
The Orchard Inn โ Saluda, NC
(800) 581-3800
1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant โ Tryon, NC
(828) 859-9135
The Red Horse Inn โ Landrum, SC
(864) 895-4968
Tryon Old South โ Tryon, NC
(828) 859-6965
Woodlane House โ Columbus, NC
The Yellow House Inn โ Landrum, SC
(800) 543-0714
For General Information
Polk County Travel & Tourism
Tryon Horse Country
Please contact lodging providers directly for availability, pricing, and reservations.