Top Adventures in Mountain Rest
Hike to Lee Falls
The Hike: Head out through the middle of the first of three fields, crossing creeks two times as you come to them. At the end of the last field, the trail enters the woods. Hike through the woods for 0.3 mile and take the left fork, crossing a cre...
1.6 miles
Hike to Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel
From Walhalla South Carolina, follow SC 28 westward 7 miles until you see Stumphouse Tunnel Park on the right-hand side of the road. Take this road halfway down, and park in the parking area on the right.
From here, you can travel a short walk to...
1.5 miles
250 ft gain
Hike to Yellow Branch Falls
Once you have turned into the picnic area off of Highway SC 28, you will see the open and easy parking area. The trail begins at 2 points on the southern end of the parking area. These 2 points form a small loop about 0.2 miles long, with a spur i...
3 miles
Hike to Big Bend Falls
The hike to Big Bend Falls begins on the Chattooga River Trail at the Burrell's Ford Campground. To get here you take Burrell's Ford Road off of SC 107. There will be a good sized gravel parking area off to the left about 3 miles down Burrell's Fo...
6.5 miles
Hike to Kings Creek Falls
The trail to Kings Creek begins behind the bulletin board in the Burrells Ford primitive campground parking lot. It is an easy .5 mile trail to the falls. The falls are only 70ft high but they are beautiful, there is an area to the side of the fal...
0.5 miles
Hike to King Creek Falls
Very nice dog-friendly and family-friendly adventure! The hike is not long at all and the end result is a beautiful 70 ft waterfall with a pooled area at the bottom! Old logs are around for sitting on and relaxing while enjoying your lunch or sna...
0.6 miles
Hike along the Chattooga River to Spoonauger Falls
Spoonauger falls housed in Sumter National Forest, received its name after the Spoonauger family which historically lived above the falls.
From Walhalla SC, drive north on Highway 28 until it meets SC 107 (right under 10 miles). Take a slight rig...
1 miles
100 ft gain
Hike to Holcomb and Ammons Creek Falls
This moderate hike takes you to two scenic waterfalls in the Georgia wilderness. Water cascades down for over 100 feet to spill into the pool below An observation deck provides the ideal place to take in the splendor of the waterfall system.
1.75 miles
100 ft gain
Hike to Martin Creek Falls
There are two different ways to get to this waterfall.The easiest way is through a trail in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area. To get to this trail head, drive east on Warwoman Road from Clayton, GA. At approximately 3.5 miles, take a left ont...
0.6 miles
Hike to Rabun Bald
Starting at the trailhead you begin by following the yellow blazes. The trail isn't well marked so keep an eye out for the blazes you see. The trailhead starts at the dead end of Kelsey Mountain Trail. The path immediately starts to incline and do...
3 miles
4696 ft gain
Bouldering Granite City
At the foot of Blackrock Mountain just outside of Highlands, North Carolina, lies one of the most unique and secluded natural playgrounds around. Granite City is composed of several massive granite boulders, ranging between 10-40 feet tall. This...
0.3 miles
96 ft gain
Hike to Lower and Upper Whitewater Falls via Foothills Trail
The Foothills Trail runs a total of 76 miles across the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Highlights of the route include Sassafras Mountain (3,500 ft), the Chattooga River, and Whitewater Falls, the tallest waterfall in the eastern US. The trail is well mai...
9.4 miles
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Clayton, Georgia
Willis Knob Horse Camp
Overview Located in the northern Georgia mountains, far from civilization, Willis Knob Horse Campground is one of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests most beloved horse-lover hideaways. The c... -
Mountain Rest, South Carolina
Whetstone Horse Camp
Overview Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River fl... -
Tamassee, South Carolina
Cherry Hill Campground
Overview Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include centrally-located drinking water, cooking grill... -
Walhalla, South Carolina
Twin Lakes Day Use Area
Overview Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. Day Use facilities presently include a new gatehouse/entrance installed in 2... -
14014 Highlands Road
Van Hook Glade
Overview Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is in close proximity to hiking trails, s... -
Lakemont, Georgia
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Overview Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the road, the lake offers plenty of ...
