Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

Top Spots in and near Cedar Mountain

Cleveland, South Carolina
Hike to Jones Gap Falls

8.2 mi / 1200 ft gain

For Caesar's Head State Park access, head North from Pickens on HWY 178 until it intersects with HWY 11. Turn right onto HWY 11 North and continue for 10 miles until the 276 intersection where you veer off to the left. Follow 276 to the top of the mountain. 1 miles past the Caesars Head Visitors ...
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Cleveland, South Carolina
Raven Cliff Falls

4.5

7.76 mi / 2185 ft gain

Location: From the intersection of US276 & SC11, head Northwest on US276. Drive to the top of the mountain, 1 mile past the visitor's center, and The Raven Cliff Falls Parking Area and trail head will be on your right. After parking in the Raven Cliff Falls Parking Area, the trailhead is l...
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Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
Hike to Fawn Lake

1 mi / 100 ft gain

Fawn Lake sits on the backside of DuPont State Forest, about a 15 minute drive from the High Falls Parking/ Visitor Center as well as Hooker Falls parking lots. With easy access and easy terrain, this is a must see to add to the list. While sometimes the main parking lots and trails of DuPont can...
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Cleveland, South Carolina
Take in the View from Caesars Head Overlook

5.0

0.5 mi / 10 ft gain

The Drive: Head North on SC Highway 11 "Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway" towards Table Rock State Park. Follow SC 11 past Table Rock approximately 8 miles where it will merge with SC 8 at Pumpkin Town. Follow SC 8 for another 3-4 miles until you see the intersection for SC Highway 276 on the le...
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Cleveland, South Carolina
Photograph Fred W. Symmes Chapel (Pretty Place)

Getting there Fred W. Symmes (aka Pretty Place) Chapel is perched near the top of Standing Stone Mountain at 3000 feet above sea level. That being said, expect a long and winding drive up the mountain. It takes about 30 minutes starting from the bottom of the mountain to arrive to the chapel. Th...
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Little River, North Carolina
High Falls & Triple Falls

4.5

2.38 mi / 502 ft gain

Both falls provide ample open, flat rock right up next to the massive falls where you can picnic, take photos, or just lounge in the sun and mist. There are signs saying so, but be sure to be careful near the waters edge below the falls - swimming is not allowed as the current can be very strong....
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Greenville County, South Carolina
Hike to Rainbow Falls and Pretty Place

5.0

5.96 mi / 1844 ft gain

Jones Gap State Park in the Upstate of South Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the state offering a good range of moderate and challenging hiking and backpacking trails through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. Jones Gap also provides superb primitive camping sites along the rocky...
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Greenville County, South Carolina
Hike the Jones Gap Loop

5.0

5.5 mi / 2000 ft gain

Start on the Jones Gap Trail (blue), which will lead you alongside the Saluda River. After 2.5 miles, take the Old Springs Branch Trail (orange) to loop back to the lot.For a challenging, more strenuous hike, with great views of the Gap, check out Rim of the Gap Trail. It is not advised to take c...
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Greenville County, South Carolina
Hike the Pinnacle Pass/Rim of the Gap Loop

11.5 mi / 2345 ft gain

The Trailhead: Located at Jones Gap State Park in Marietta, SC of northern Greenville County. Follow the trail across an iron bridge that crosses the Middle Saluda River, and be sure to register at the Ranger’s Station/Gift Shop on the far side of the gap. The trail head(s) are located directly o...
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Hendersonville, North Carolina
Hike to Hooker Falls

4.0

0.8 mi / 100 ft gain

Hooker Falls is located in Dupont State Forest in southern North Carolina. The hike is a great hike for kids to go on and to have a picnic. The waterfall is a beautiful waterfall that offers a great place to swim. Along the hike there are also other places you can see the river and you can swim a...
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150 Asbury Drive, South Carolina
Hike the Asbury Trail to Moonshine Falls

5.5 mi / 800 ft gain

The trail to the Matthews Creek cable bridge crossing is easy. The cable crossing is fine - fun for some and a do-able challenge for others. After the creek, to get to Moonshine Falls, turn RIGHT at the post which indicates a trail both left and right. This is the Naturaland Trail in Caesars Hea...
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Cleveland, South Carolina
Wildcat Wayside Nature Trail

3.0

1.03 mi / 266 ft gain

Wildcat Wayside Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cleveland, South Carolina.
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Pickens, South Carolina
Backpack the Foothills Trail through the Southeastern Appalachian Mountains

5.0

76.2 mi / 11036 ft gain

Starting at Table Rock State Park (South Carolina) and working your 76.2 miles way towards Oconee State Park (South Carolina) is the most popular route, with a few spur trails that lead to places like Raven Cliff Falls in Cesar's Head State Park. The trail gains ~11,036 feet in elevation with ano...
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Pickens, South Carolina
Hike to Table Rock Mountain

4.5

7.2 mi / 2433 ft gain

While the Piedmont Foothills may sound deceptive, this is no easy trail. The first two miles of the Table Rock Trail take you soaring through the trees at a rapid pace. The trail is extremely well kept, but harsh and tough. A little before the two mile marker is a wooden shelter which is a great ...
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Pickens, South Carolina
Summit Sassafras Mountain

5.0

17.2 mi / 5041 ft gain

Pinnacle Trail begins by the Nature Center in Table Rock State Park. Keep left at the first three splits in the trail. You will make some creek crossings, gain elevation through the forest, and pass by Mills Creek Falls (25 ft). At Bald Rock Overlook, you can catch some nice views of Table Rock M...
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Pickens, South Carolina
Paddle on Lake Oolenoy

5.0

Part of Table Rock State Park, Lake Oolenoy is a 67-acre lake providing private boat access for kayaks, canoes, or small boats with electric trolling motors.To get to the boat ramp, when traveling on scenic Highway 11, turn Sah Ka Na Ga View Road on the opposite side of the road as the Table Rock...
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