Name: Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve
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1. Old Kingston Road — Lewis Ocean Bay Natural Heritage Preserve

5.57km

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10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

August 13, 2024

Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve is a 10,427-acre natural preserve named after one of the many Carolina Bays. This unique area is thought to be ancient thermokarst lakes formed thousands of years ago when there was a colder, drier, and windier climate. The preserve is the last large, intact piece of Carolina Bay and wet pine savannah habitat in Horry County, with incredible biodiversity. Controlled burns mimic natural fires, supporting rare species like Venus flytraps, coastal black bears, and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Finding carnivorous plants is one of the main draws to this area.

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Location: Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve

1. Old Kingston Road — Lewis Ocean Bay Natural Heritage Preserve

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