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  • Sassafras Mountain: South Carolina’s Highest Point and One of Its Most Important Places
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    Sassafras Mountain: South Carolina’s Highest Point and One of Its Most Important Places

    Byphone June 8, 2026June 12, 2026

    Discover Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in South Carolina, where breathtaking Blue Ridge views stretch for miles and a single raindrop can begin a journey to either the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Learn about the mountain’s unique geography, rich history, observation tower, wildlife, and why this Upstate landmark is one of the most fascinating places in the Southeast.

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  • The Forgotten Toll Road Across Sassafras Mountain
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    The Forgotten Toll Road Across Sassafras Mountain

    Byphone June 4, 2026June 12, 2026

    Long before Highway 178 and the Foothills Trail, travelers crossed the mountains near Sassafras Mountain on the Emory Gap Toll Road. Portions of this forgotten route still survive today, hidden beneath one of South Carolina’s most famous hiking trails.

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