Hilltop Cottage At Shady Grove

Hiking

Chattooga River

Drive 1 hour The river is one of the few remaining free-flowing streams in the Southeast. The Chattooga offers outstanding scenery, ranging from thundering falls and twisting rock-choked channels to narrow, cliff-enclosed deep pools. The setting is primitive; dense forests and undeveloped shorelines characterize the primitive nature of the area. No motorized vehicles are permitted within a corridor about 1/4-mile wide on either side of the river. Visitors must rely on their own skills and strength rather than on motorized equipment. Man-made facilities are minimal, consisting primarily of hiking trails.

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Chattooga River

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Drive 1 hour The river is one of the few remaining free-flowing streams in the Southeast. The Chattooga offers outstanding scenery, ranging from thundering falls and twisting rock-choked channels to narrow, cliff-enclosed deep pools. The setting is primitive; dense forests and undeveloped shorelines characterize the primitive nature of the area. No motorized vehicles are permitted within a corridor about 1/4-mile wide on either side of the river. Visitors must rely on their own skills and strength rather than on motorized equipment. Man-made facilities are minimal, consisting primarily of hiking trails.

Twin Falls Trail

18 Minute Drive TWIN FALLS SC PICTURE PROJECT / / TWIN FALLS Twin Falls in the community of is by many accounts the most stunning waterfall in South Carolina. It is also the most easily accessible. Tucked in the Eastatoe (pronounced “EAST-a-tow-ee”) Valley, Twin Falls is part of a private, 25-acre nature preserve purchased in 1984 by the Florida-based Felburn Foundation. Admission is free and visitors are welcome!

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Twin Falls Trail

Waterfalls Road

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18 Minute Drive TWIN FALLS SC PICTURE PROJECT / / TWIN FALLS Twin Falls in the community of is by many accounts the most stunning waterfall in South Carolina. It is also the most easily accessible. Tucked in the Eastatoe (pronounced “EAST-a-tow-ee”) Valley, Twin Falls is part of a private, 25-acre nature preserve purchased in 1984 by the Florida-based Felburn Foundation. Admission is free and visitors are welcome!

Sassafras Mountain Observation Tower

30 Minutes away Sassafras Mountain is the highpoint of South Carolina. USGS maps put it at 3560 feet, but a recent South Carolina Geological Survey assessment downgraded to 3533 feet, mostly due to grading that lowered the natural height. That still puts it at least 50' higher than nearby Hickerynut Mountain (3,483'). Sassafras Mountain is located in Pickens County, in the Northwestern part of the state, off of a windy mountain road. Northwestern South Carolina is home to small mountain ranges, and Sassafras Mountain is lucky to get any recognition, since it is right on the border of North Carolina. From the top you can view 6,000' + mountains in the distance.

Sassafras Mountain Observation Tower

1391 F Van Clayton Memorial Hwy

30 Minutes away Sassafras Mountain is the highpoint of South Carolina. USGS maps put it at 3560 feet, but a recent South Carolina Geological Survey assessment downgraded to 3533 feet, mostly due to grading that lowered the natural height. That still puts it at least 50' higher than nearby Hickerynut Mountain (3,483'). Sassafras Mountain is located in Pickens County, in the Northwestern part of the state, off of a windy mountain road. Northwestern South Carolina is home to small mountain ranges, and Sassafras Mountain is lucky to get any recognition, since it is right on the border of North Carolina. From the top you can view 6,000' + mountains in the distance.

Foothills Trail

Perhaps no other trail in South Carolina provides such an extraordinary backcountry experience as the difficult, Foothills Trail in the northwest corner of the state. Starting with the 1.2 mile Foothills Access Trail in Oconee State Park, only the first 28 miles of the Foothills Trail from the park to Upper Whitewater Falls was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1979. By snaking along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, this trail and its many connectors provide almost 200 miles of hiking; most of it the rugged Appalachian greenbelt variety. The trail is accessible only to hikers, although vehicular access is available to many points along the main trail which, depending where you start, is either 80 or 85 miles long. Even so, considering numerous spur trails and connectors, an ambitious backpacker could hike the backcountry for more than a week.

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Foothills Trail

Winding Stairs Road

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Perhaps no other trail in South Carolina provides such an extraordinary backcountry experience as the difficult, Foothills Trail in the northwest corner of the state. Starting with the 1.2 mile Foothills Access Trail in Oconee State Park, only the first 28 miles of the Foothills Trail from the park to Upper Whitewater Falls was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1979. By snaking along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, this trail and its many connectors provide almost 200 miles of hiking; most of it the rugged Appalachian greenbelt variety. The trail is accessible only to hikers, although vehicular access is available to many points along the main trail which, depending where you start, is either 80 or 85 miles long. Even so, considering numerous spur trails and connectors, an ambitious backpacker could hike the backcountry for more than a week.

Lower Whitewater Falls Trail Access

Located in Oconee County of South Carolina just south of the North Carolina border is the amazing and impressive Lower Whitewater Falls. The falls are part of chain of waterfalls along the North and South Carolina border that is the highest series of falls in Eastern North America. This beautiful 200ft waterfall is viewable from an overlook that is a moderate 4 mile round trip hike

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Lower Whitewater Falls Trail Access

Bad Creek Road

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Located in Oconee County of South Carolina just south of the North Carolina border is the amazing and impressive Lower Whitewater Falls. The falls are part of chain of waterfalls along the North and South Carolina border that is the highest series of falls in Eastern North America. This beautiful 200ft waterfall is viewable from an overlook that is a moderate 4 mile round trip hike

Moonshine Falls

Sitting just outside the boundary of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area of South Carolina is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of South Carolina – Moonshine Falls. This 40ft waterfall is absolutely stunning as it falls in two sections. The upper section is a cave where the water separates from the rocks and free falls to the lower section where it forms a beautiful cascade flowing into a shallow crystal clear pool. The cave is also an interesting spot and is where the falls get there name. They used to make moonshine in the cave and some of the old barrels and equipment still remain to this day. This moderate hike to the fall is about 3 miles one way with about 700 feet of elevation gain. It is a great hike and includes an exciting river crossing via a cable hand bridge. You can also visit the short Asbury Cascade Falls which is just 500ft off the main trail. This little beauty is at a nice spot for a break and has a great swimming hole at the base of the falls. For the adventurous, there is also the beautiful Confusion Falls that is just 2/10’s of a mile past Moonshine Falls. Confusion Falls can be a bit of a challenge to reach and makes the hike strenuous. If you are interested in also seeing Confusion Falls, we created a separate episode for that.

Moonshine Falls

150 Asbury Drive

Sitting just outside the boundary of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area of South Carolina is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of South Carolina – Moonshine Falls. This 40ft waterfall is absolutely stunning as it falls in two sections. The upper section is a cave where the water separates from the rocks and free falls to the lower section where it forms a beautiful cascade flowing into a shallow crystal clear pool. The cave is also an interesting spot and is where the falls get there name. They used to make moonshine in the cave and some of the old barrels and equipment still remain to this day. This moderate hike to the fall is about 3 miles one way with about 700 feet of elevation gain. It is a great hike and includes an exciting river crossing via a cable hand bridge. You can also visit the short Asbury Cascade Falls which is just 500ft off the main trail. This little beauty is at a nice spot for a break and has a great swimming hole at the base of the falls. For the adventurous, there is also the beautiful Confusion Falls that is just 2/10’s of a mile past Moonshine Falls. Confusion Falls can be a bit of a challenge to reach and makes the hike strenuous. If you are interested in also seeing Confusion Falls, we created a separate episode for that.

The Narrows Falls

The Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve is a 374 acre preserve in Pickens County in upstate South Carolina. Eastatoe Creek descends through a gorge in the preserve and is squeezed through the rock in an area called The Narrows. The hike is a 5 mile round trip on a well maintained trail and is moderate to difficult with the hardest part being the descent then ascent in and out of the gorge. I've been to this area several times now because it's such a unique area. You could also combine this hike with the hike to Virginia Hawkins Falls which is about 3 more miles up Horsepasture Rd.

The Narrows Falls

The Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve is a 374 acre preserve in Pickens County in upstate South Carolina. Eastatoe Creek descends through a gorge in the preserve and is squeezed through the rock in an area called The Narrows. The hike is a 5 mile round trip on a well maintained trail and is moderate to difficult with the hardest part being the descent then ascent in and out of the gorge. I've been to this area several times now because it's such a unique area. You could also combine this hike with the hike to Virginia Hawkins Falls which is about 3 more miles up Horsepasture Rd.

Table Rock Eyalet Parkı

Table Rock State Park hiking trails serve as an access point for the 76-mile Foothills Trail. South Carolina hikers can use to travel between several connected South Carolina State Parks. The Table Rock State Park hiking trails take hikers past mountain streams and waterfalls to the tops of Pinnacle and Table Rock mountains. While the park is well known to outdoor enthusiasts for its natural features, Table Rock also has its place in history. Many of the Table Rock State Park cabins and other structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps remain standing and are on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Table Rock Eyalet Parkı

158 E Ellison Ln

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Table Rock State Park hiking trails serve as an access point for the 76-mile Foothills Trail. South Carolina hikers can use to travel between several connected South Carolina State Parks. The Table Rock State Park hiking trails take hikers past mountain streams and waterfalls to the tops of Pinnacle and Table Rock mountains. While the park is well known to outdoor enthusiasts for its natural features, Table Rock also has its place in history. Many of the Table Rock State Park cabins and other structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps remain standing and are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beech Bottom Falls Trail

This SCDNR-created nature trail offers many scenic views and is a wonderful hike for outdoor recreation lovers. Beech Bottom Falls Trail was superbly built with excellent footbridges and steps along the route. There are water features throughout the trail, which leads to an observation deck for viewing Beech Bottom Falls (AKA Pinnacle Falls).

Beech Bottom Falls Trail

F Van Clayton Memorial Highway

This SCDNR-created nature trail offers many scenic views and is a wonderful hike for outdoor recreation lovers. Beech Bottom Falls Trail was superbly built with excellent footbridges and steps along the route. There are water features throughout the trail, which leads to an observation deck for viewing Beech Bottom Falls (AKA Pinnacle Falls).

Keowee Toxaway State Park

Keowee-Toxaway State Park is a state park in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was created in 1970 along the shores of Lake Keowee from lands previously owned by Duke Power. The Keowee-Toxaway Museum includes exhibits about the area Cherokee Indians and their interactions with local settlers

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Keowee Toxaway State Park

108 Residence Dr

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Keowee-Toxaway State Park is a state park in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was created in 1970 along the shores of Lake Keowee from lands previously owned by Duke Power. The Keowee-Toxaway Museum includes exhibits about the area Cherokee Indians and their interactions with local settlers

Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area

With more than 50,000 acres of lush, protected forestlands and one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in the eastern US, Jocassee Gorges offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience in South Carolina.

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Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area

1344 Cleo Chapman Highway

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With more than 50,000 acres of lush, protected forestlands and one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in the eastern US, Jocassee Gorges offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience in South Carolina.

Sumter National Forest

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is located in Oconee County on more than 85,000 acres. The district has a wide variety of programs and work across all functional areas including wildlife, fisheries, fire, timber, recreation, special uses and lands. The management on the district emphasizes habitat restoration and enhancement for a diverse range of wildlife and plant species with emphasis on rare, threatened, endangered and sensitive species. Popular attractions on the district include hunting, fishing, hiking, fall color sightseeing, camping, horseback riding, and whitewater floating on the wild and scenic Chattooga River.

Sumter National Forest

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is located in Oconee County on more than 85,000 acres. The district has a wide variety of programs and work across all functional areas including wildlife, fisheries, fire, timber, recreation, special uses and lands. The management on the district emphasizes habitat restoration and enhancement for a diverse range of wildlife and plant species with emphasis on rare, threatened, endangered and sensitive species. Popular attractions on the district include hunting, fishing, hiking, fall color sightseeing, camping, horseback riding, and whitewater floating on the wild and scenic Chattooga River.