Points of Interest Memorial Gate This brick gateway to the Hitchcock Woods was dedicated in Francis R. Hitchcock’s memory by his friends in 1929. Sand River An unusual river of sand which winds through the forest has been the source of folklore and Indian legends. Kalmia Trail This narrow trail follows a ridge abundant with kalmia which blooms from late April to mid May. Ridge Mile Track Thomas Hitchcock built this track in the heart of Hitchcock Woods for training his race horses in the 1920s and 1930’s. Mr. Hitchcock designed the famous Aiken-style fences which are still in use today. Cathedral Aisle When built in 1833 by the S.C. Canal & Railroad Company, the railroad from Hamburg to Charleston was the longest in the world. It was used briefly by America’s first steam locomotive,” The Best Friend Express. The railbed was abandoned in the early 1850s and this portion is now a lovely trail. Tea Cottage This is the site of a cottage built by Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock’s aunt, Miss Celestine Eustis. The cottage was used as a place for entertainment until it was lost to fire in the late 1970s. Willie Barton's Place Willie Barton farmed the property that is now known as Willie Barton’s Place. Low Country Ride This hilly trail provides lovely views of Spanish Moss and offers a splendid display of early spring wildflowers. Bebbington Springs The flora in this area is representative of more mountainous regions. Gamekeeper's Lodge This is the location of the house where Monroe Heath, head woodsman for the Hitchcock family, lived.