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  3. …Upstate SC
  4. …Pumpkintown
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“A 6.5-mile roundtrip hike to a scenic summit. ”

Darcy Diaz
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3.5

Miles

5.6

KM

Point to Point

3,082' 940 m

High

1,189' 363 m

Low

1,913' 583 m

Up

256' 78 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views

Description

This is a long, strenuous hike that is beautiful the entire time. It takes anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours to reach the summit. Half of the trails are wonderfully marked out and are pretty solid ground - the other half will leave you breathless and scrambling to continue. It does feel magical to be above the birds though.

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Land Manager: SC State Parks - Table Rock State Park

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Darcy Diaz with improvements by David Smith
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  4.6 from 34 votes

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The view from the top of Table Rock makes climbing it worth the effort!
Mar 11, 2017 near Pickens, SC
Table Rock view.
Apr 13, 2018 near Pickens, SC
View from Governor's Rock
Feb 19, 2019 near Pickens, SC
Final view from Table Rock. If you haven't found this view, you aren't at the end yet!
Mar 5, 2018 near Pickens, SC
Some of the beautiful scenery along the creek.
Feb 19, 2019 near Pickens, SC
Small waterfall on Carrick Creek.
Nov 28, 2020 near Pickens, SC

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Dec 6, 2024
David Smith
7.2mi — 4h 48m
Aug 23, 2024
Craig VanSant
Nov 5, 2022
Casey Whalen
Oct 16, 2021
Kirk Larrabee
Great trail with a lot to see at the top including the stunning views all the way at the end. Had a lot of fun with this one! 7.7mi — 4h 21m
Jul 31, 2021
Paul W
Was hit AF and harder than I expected but well worth it 3.3mi
Jan 16, 2021
Amanda Ramsing Kirton
Great hike 3.3mi
Oct 30, 2020
Tony P
Normally much shorter trip but due to blowdowns after Zeta, took a bit longer. 7.2mi — 5h 20m
Sep 4, 2020
The Trailheads
First timers on this trail - what a beaut! Cooling down in the waterfall afterwards is a must. Luckily we got there early, so trail traffic was light. 7.2mi — 3h 30m

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