Saluda Gorge Phase II

This project was previously known as Project 028.

This property is almost 200 acres of mature hardwood forest and has approximately one mile of frontage on the North Saluda River, just minutes from Travelers Rest.  The river, with its many shoals and rapids, is already protected on the opposite shore by an over 250 acre preserve.  Also on this property is the historic crossing for the Tugaloo Path. 

Grant Request:  $500,000

Total Project Value:  $1,900,000

Leverage Ratio:  $2.80 of external money to every $1 the county trust proposes to invest

Type of Project:  Natural Resource

Application Type:  Fee Simple Purchase

Applicant: Naturaland Trust

County Council District:  17