Looking for an easy hike in Clemson Experimental Forest? We explored a blue-marked loop near Lake Issaqueena with wide trails, manageable hills, a quiet creek, small cascades, an old picnic area, and plenty of connections to other trails. Here is what we found and what to know before you go.
Hike the Eastatoe Passage Trail to its suspension bridge over Eastatoe Creek. This easy-to-moderate out-and-back offers creek access, quiet forest scenery, and a memorable bridge, though trail markings beyond the bridge can be confusing.
Have you ever heard that you should carry a rock to the top of a mountain and leave it there to make the mountain a little taller? It sounds like hiking folklore, but similar traditions really do exist. Here is where the custom appears, what it may mean, and why modern Leave No Trace practices complicate the tradition.
Hidden in the mountains near Pumpkintown, Nine Times Preserve and Nine Times Forest protect more than 2,200 acres of creeks, hardwood forest, wildflowers, and mountain terrain. Discover the trails, history, Big Rock Mountain, wildlife, parking, and the unusual story behind the Nine Times name.
Caesars Head State Park combines one of South Carolina’s best mountain overlooks with rugged wilderness trails, Raven Cliff Falls and the narrow passage at Devil’s Kitchen. This complete guide covers parking, admission, hiking, camping, pets, seasonal highlights and nearby stops.
Looking for kid-friendly hiking trails in Upstate South Carolina? Discover easy family hikes with waterfalls, lakes, creeks, bridges, and plenty to keep little explorers interested.
Hiking has a funny way of quieting your mind. When every step requires your attention, there is not much room left to worry about everything else.
A rock overhang or picnic shelter might seem like the perfect place to escape a thunderstorm while hiking, but neither provides true protection from lightning. Here’s what Upstate hikers should know before the next surprise storm rolls in.
Find the best trout fishing near Upstate South Carolina, from Long Shoals and Highway 11 to Brevard, Pisgah and Gorges State Park. Discover family-friendly fishing, camping and hiking spots for your next mountain adventure.
Pinnacle Mountain Trail at Table Rock State Park is a challenging 10-mile adventure filled with massive rock formations, incredible views of Table Rock and Pumpkintown, unexpected storms, wildlife, and an overgrown final stretch. The summit may be anticlimactic, but everything you encounter along the way makes this one of the Upstate’s most memorable hikes.