Regional Park Category: Regional Park
South Mountains State Park is about 30 miles northwest of the City of Shelby. Peaks in the park range from 2000 to 3000 feet above sea level. Jacob’s Fork River winds through the park, creating steep slopes and High Shoals Fall, an 80 foot drop over a bare rock cliff face.
Over 60 species of birds make their homes in the South Mountains, attracting bird watchers to the park. Native shrubs, trees and wildflowers cover the mountains slopes and provide cover for a wide variety of reptiles and forest mammals.
A variety of activities are available at the park, including fishing for trout, camping, picnicking and educational programming presented by rangers. The park has over 40 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Park Rangers present a series of educational programs about the park and its natural environment.
2 Picnic Areas Trout Fishing
6 Backpack Camping Areas Picnicking
1 Horseback Camping Area Horseback Riding
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