Date: 03/07/2023
Name: Table Rock Trail near Pickens, SC
Distance: 7.6
Difficulty: Difficult
Total Climbing Elevation: 2,333
Type: Out and Back
Notes: At the urging of a more experienced hiker, we took on the challenge of this hike. While a bit harder for some than others, our mostly 70+ year old group of nine hikers completed this hike with well-deserved satisfaction. This was an almost continuous uphill climb over a dry, well used trail. Considering its extensive use, this trail was in good condition. The initial section is paved, quickly transitioning to rock and timber steps, some requiring a tall step up. The mid portion of the trail prior to reaching Governor's Rock was mostly a rock and bolder hike, passable, but requiring more care and effort. The first part of the trail offers an almost continual view of small cascades along Carrick and Green Creeks. At the 2-mile mark we began to have views of the valley below. In addition to Governor's Rock, there were several overlooks of the terrain to the east beyond Table Rock Summit. The summit is just a trail sign. . . but the overlooks were well worth the effort. With the warmer weather, there were more wildflowers this week, some of which we have not seen before. All-in-all, a great hike on a beautiful day...and best of all, we all made it safely to the top and back down!! Show less
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