Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 13
DuPont State Recreational Forest (22 min) Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails. Jump Off Rock (23 min) Scenic overlook offering 1 easy & 2 moderate hiking trails along with mountain views & benches. Looking Glass Rock (29 min) Distinct 3,969-ft. monolith with a rounded granite face, a popular hiking & climbing destination. Sliding Rock (24 min) A low waterfall down a 60-ft.-long rock makes for a natural slide at this unique swimming hole. Cradle of Forestry in America (31 min) Visitor center & hands-on heritage museum with woodland hiking trails & early-1900s buildings. Art Loeb Trailhead (14 min) Several famous peaks are crossed on the route of this trail to the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp. Hooker Falls (23 min) One of 4 waterfalls on 3 miles of river in state forest accessed by a trail. High Falls (41 min) 150-ft.-tall waterfall on the Little River with scenic deciduous forest & a nearby covered bridge. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (26 min) National park on the preserved goat farm & farmhouse where the acclaimed poet lived until his death. Pisgah National Forest (14 min) Vast park boasts forests, waterfalls, peaks & rivers, with on-site camping, hiking & picnic space. Triple Falls (23 min) Trio of waterfalls cascading 120 ft. in forested state park, a setting in Last of the Mohicans. Looking Glass Falls (20 min) Photo-ready waterfall (named for a smooth rock that freezes) with a plunge pool & quick road access. |