The Best Hiking in Pickens
Looking for the best hiking in Pickens? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Pickens. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Pickens
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Pickens, South Carolina
Hike Glassy Mountain
5.01.3 mi / 200 ft gainThis view never gets old and it is super easy to access. It's also only like half a mile down and then half a mile back up, so if you do watch the sunset, the walk back is easy. The trail is out by Glassy Mountain Church in Pickens, SC and it's accessible year round. The hike is very simple, and ...Read more -
Easley, South Carolina
Doodle Trail
5.07.64 mi / 358 ft gainDoodle Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Easley, South Carolina.Read more -
Pickens, South Carolina
Rocky Bald and Cedar Rock Trail
4.26 mi / 1171 ft gainRocky Bald and Cedar Rock Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pickens, South Carolina.Read more -
Sunset, South Carolina
Buzzards Roost North and Cedar Creek Mountain
4.07 mi / 804 ft gainBuzzards Roost North and Cedar Creek Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Sunset, South Carolina.Read more -
Pickens, South Carolina
Carrick Creek Loop
1.94 mi / 430 ft gainCarrick Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pickens, South Carolina.Read more -
Pickens, South Carolina
Summit Sassafras Mountain
5.017.2 mi / 5041 ft gainPinnacle 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...Read more -
Pickens, South Carolina
Hike to Table Rock Mountain
4.57.2 mi / 2433 ft gainWhile 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 ...Read more -
Pickens, South Carolina
Backpack the Foothills Trail through the Southeastern Appalachian Mountains
5.076.2 mi / 11036 ft gainStarting 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...Read more -
Pickens, South Carolina
Table Rock Ridge Trail via Pinnacle Mountain Trail
10.68 mi / 3153 ft gainTable Rock Ridge Trail via Pinnacle Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pickens, South Carolina.Read more -
Sunset, South Carolina
Twin Falls Trail on Reedy Cove Creek
2.46 mi / 823 ft gainTwin Falls Trail on Reedy Cove Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sunset, South Carolina.Read more -
Sunset, South Carolina
Poe Creek Trail
5.58 mi / 640 ft gainPoe Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Sunset, South Carolina.Read more -
Sunset, South Carolina
Keowee-Toxaway Natural Bridge Trail
1.29 mi / 180 ft gainKeowee-Toxaway Natural Bridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sunset, South Carolina.Read more -
Sunset, South Carolina
Twin Falls Lower Trail
0.69 mi / 161 ft gainTwin Falls Lower Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sunset, South Carolina.Read more -
Sunset, South Carolina
Hike to Twin Falls, SC
5.01 mi / 0 ft gainOnce you get to the destination there should be a small parking area. At the end of this parking area you will see the start of the Twin Falls trail that will be mostly a flat walk. Follow this trail approximately 0.5 miles to the falls. You will know you are in the right place if the creek is r...Read more -
Central, South Carolina
Waldrop Stone Falls
0.99 mi / 118 ft gainWaldrop Stone Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Central, South Carolina.Read more -
Central, South Carolina
Wildcat Falls and Six Mile Creek Loop Trail
3.73 mi / 420 ft gainWildcat Falls and Six Mile Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Central, South Carolina.Read more