Saluda, North Carolina

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Flat Rock, North Carolina
Watch the Green Race

5.0

1.8 mi / 500 ft gain

On the first Saturday of November the best creek boaters in the world gather at the Green River in North Carolina to see who can storm the Narrows and claim the top title (at least for the next year!). For paddlers, creek boating is a pursuit along tight and narrow steeps that most of us have ne...
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Saluda, North Carolina
Hike Bradley Falls

4.8

2.3 mi / 312 ft gain

This is a really nice hike along Cove Creek that leads to a beautiful, 100 foot waterfall. While most of the trail is a relaxing stroll, the end of the hike provides a little adventure for those who feel up for it. Starting from the parking lot, follow the main trail into the woods. Early in the ...
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Hendersonville, North Carolina
Hike along The World's Edge

0.7 mi / 40 ft gain

Park at the end of The World's Edge Road, but be aware that parking is very limited. There is a private residence up to the right so do not block their driveway/gate. Begin your hike by going through the leftmost gate, and continue straight until you reach the first view less than half a mile in....
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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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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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Lake Lure, North Carolina
Explore Chimney Rock

4.0

0.5 mi

Chimney rock is a beautiful slab of weather granite that is visible from miles around. To get to this hike you'll want to head to Lake Lure in North Carolina, a beautiful lake located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Follow the signs for Chimney Rock and take the switchback road up t...
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Lake Lure, North Carolina
Exclamation Point and Skyline Trail to Hickory Nut Falls

5.0

2.98 mi / 1204 ft gain

Exclamation Point and Skyline Trail to Hickory Nut Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Chimney Rock, North Carolina.
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Lake Lure, North Carolina
Hike to Hickory Nut Falls

5.0

2 mi / 200 ft gain

This waterfall is located inside of the Chimney Rock State Park. There is a fee of 15 dollars to go to the State Park but it is very worth it because of the beautiful scenery and beautiful views. The hike to the waterfall is partially uphill on the way. When you get to the waterfall there are a f...
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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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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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Hendersonville, North Carolina
Hooker Falls

4.0

0.92 mi / 282 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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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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Hendersonville, North Carolina
Hike to the Top of Bearwallow Mountain

5.0

2 mi / 583 ft gain

Once you have parked along the roadside near the trailhead, pass through the big gate on the right side of the road and take the trail off to the right. The trail winds up the mountain for a mile before it empties out onto the bald atop Bearwallow. Once on the bald, you can follow the gravel road...
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Fairview, North Carolina
Hike the Trombatore Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures

5.0

5 mi / 1350 ft gain

Park along the road at Bearwallow Gap - this is also the parking area for Bearwallow Mountain. Starting at a little over 3600ft, the Trombatore Trail has been well marked by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy with red blazes. Parts of the trail border private land, so pay attention to the sig...
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Lake Lure, North Carolina
Boulder at Rumbling Bald

4.5

1.5 mi

Located off of Boys Camp Rd. in Lake Lure, North Carolina, Rumbling Bald is a huge boulder yard that has been in use since the 1970's and has begun to flourish. Conveniently at the trail head is a gravel parking lot with three Port A Johns to use. Make sure you get to the parking lot early thou...
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