Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 12
Caesars Head (13 min) 980m high mountain in the eponymous state park with over 60 miles of walking trails & waterfalls. Hooker Falls (12 min) One of 4 waterfalls on 3 miles of river in state forest accessed by a trail. Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area (14 min) This massive tract of unimproved land features waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails & nature viewing. Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center (12 min) Scenic destination with acres of mountain park for visitors seeking waterfall views & hiking trails. High Falls (16 min) 150-ft.-tall waterfall on the Little River with scenic deciduous forest & a nearby covered bridge. Pisgah National Forest (30 min) Vast park boasts forests, waterfalls, peaks & rivers, with on-site camping, hiking & picnic space. Art Loeb Trailhead (30 min) Several famous peaks are crossed on the route of this trail to the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp. Bridal Veil Falls (14 min) Short hiking trail to a wide cascade over a plane of granite, used as a backdrop for several films. Triple Falls (11 min) Trio of waterfalls cascading 120 ft. in forested state park, a setting in Last of the Mohicans. Raven Cliff Falls (10 min) Towering waterfall plunging off a cliff, with views from a platform reached via a wooded trail. Jones Gap State Park (42 min) Natural setting of waterfalls, hiking trails & river trout fishing, plus a hands-on ecology center. DuPont State Recreational Forest (14 min) Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails. Table Rock State Park (32 min) Bare-bones camping & furnished cabins, swimming & fishing in lakes, & ample scenic hiking trails. Sassafras Mountain (35 min) The state's highest point, this peak offers varied trails & an observation deck with sweeping views. |