Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 43
Silver Run Falls Trailhead (22 min) Gorges State Park (3 min) Rainforest rising to 2,000 ft. with waterfalls, trout streams, rugged trails & large visitor center. Rainbow Falls (4 min) Hiking destination offering a trail along a stream leading to a waterfall with misty overlooks. Whiteside Mountain (29 min) Scenic mountain featuring moderate & steep hiking trails to a summit with picturesque valley views. Lake Jocassee (1 hr 38) 7,500-acre reservoir in Devil's Fork State Park, with boat ramps, scuba diving & many fish species. Upper Whitewater Falls (14 min) Upper section of a cascading 811-ft. waterfall with a white appearance & a 1.6-mi. hiking trail. High Hampton (22 min) Historic district known for 1930s cottages, lakes & the gable-roofed High Hampton Inn. Turtleback Falls (8 min) A cascade accessible via hiking trails, popular for picnicking & photos when trees turn red in fall. Schoolhouse Falls (22 min) Waterfall and camping Sapphire Valley Ski Area (11 min) Family-oriented attraction with skiing, boarding & tubing on hills for all skill levels. Sassafras Mountain (43 min) The state's highest point, this peak offers varied trails & an observation deck with sweeping views. Whitewater Falls (14 min) Highest waterfall east of the Rockies, offering 2 overlooks & steep, rugged forest hiking trails. Lake Glenville (34 min) High-elevation reservoir with mountain & forest views, offering boating, swimming & waterfall hikes. |