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Carrick Creek Trail

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  2. SC
  3. …Upstate SC
  4. …Pumpkintown
  5. Table Rock State Park
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“Carrick Creek Trail makes an approximately 2-mile loop overlapping the Pinnacle Trail and Table Rock Trail. ”

John Linn
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2.0

Miles

3.3

KM

Lollipop

1,512' 461 m

High

1,191' 363 m

Low

353' 108 m

Up

353' 107 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Waterfall

Family Friendly Lots of spots to take a rest and explore the flowing water.

Open Sunday - Thursday: 7am - 7pm (during Daylight Savings: 7am - 9pm); Friday - Sunday: 7am - 9pm (during Daylight Savings: 7am - 10pm). Memorial Day - Thanksgiving: $5/adults; $3.25/SC seniors; $3/children (ages 6-15). Rest of the year: $2/adults; $1.25/SC seniors; free for children 15 and under.

Overview

A short, up-and-down loop from the Nature Center past a waterfall and across Carrick Creek. This is the best short loop hike at Table Rock State Park.

Description

The Carrick Creek Trail connects Pinnacle Trail to Table Rock Trail. There are a couple of small stream crossings and easy hills with lots of places to take breaks.

Contacts

Land Manager: SC State Parks - Table Rock State Park

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  4.1 from 10 votes

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in Table Rock State Park

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#2

in Table Rock State Park

#14

in South Carolina

#3,297

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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
Enjoy a small waterfall area near the beginning of the Table Rock Trail.
Mar 11, 2017 near Pickens, SC

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Jun 19, 2020
Scott Nooner
Feb 4, 2020
Jessica Loy
Great trail!
Dec 1, 2019
David Boucard
1st family hike in SC 2mi — 1h 30m
Oct 26, 2019
Stephanie Hickman
Sep 15, 2019
Kelly Augustus
Jul 30, 2019
Kevin Tomas
Jun 13, 2019
The Wunrows
We took this one slow with our pup and enjoyed all of the small waterfalls and cascades along the trail. 2mi — 2h 00m
Oct 7, 2018
Kevin Heimbrook
2.2mi

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