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The SC Department of Natural Resources has reopened a section of the Horse Pasture road

The SC Department of Natural Resources has reopened a section of the Horse Pasture road in the Jim Timmerman Natural Resource Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County. The opened section runs from the Laurel Valley entrance on Highway 178 to Jumping Off Rock. The area was closed to allow for the removal of storm damaged trees from the main road. This road is in addition to the Shooting Tree/Cane Creek road and Camp Adger road which were opened late last week. We anticipate opening additional roads in the coming days. The public should be aware that trees are still falling and that they could become cut off from the main highway . A four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended. Please come prepared knowing that cell phone service can be spotty. The other roads in the Jocassee Gorges remain closed for now, until trees are removed and road stability is assessed.

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