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South Carolina

Opossum Creek Falls
13 May 2019

Opossum Creek Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Opossum Creek Falls is a 50-foot waterfall in upstate South Carolina. The waterfall is upstream from the convergence with the Chattooga River, meaning that this is near the state border with Georgia. The trailhead is just off a gravel forestry … Continued

day, easy, family, short
Bald Rock
27 Apr 2019

Bald Rock

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, South Carolina | 0

Bald Rock is a roadside attraction off Highway 276 in upstate South Carolina. It’s above Jones Gap and below Caesars Head State Park. There is room for a dozen cars to park on the side of the road. You simply … Continued

children, easy, family, pets
Caesars Head Spring
26 Apr 2019

Caesars Head Spring

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina | 0

Caesars Head Spring is a natural source for mineral water in upstate South Carolina. Like Moody Spring, it’s a roadside resource for anyone who wants to wet their lips. The spring is on Highway 276 below Caesars Head State Park. … Continued

family, free
Riley Moore Falls
25 Apr 2019

Riley Moore Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Riley Moore Falls is a great place to waste a summer day. The area features a natural, sandy beach and plenty of room to spread out and play in the Chauga River. The cascade is only 12 feet high, but … Continued

Chau-Ram Falls
24 Apr 2019

Chau-Ram Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Chau-Ram Falls is nestled in Chau-Ram County Park in upstate South Carolina. The park has a $2 entry fee per vehicle and features public camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. There are restrooms, showers, a vending machine, and even a … Continued

amentities, easy, kid friendly, parek, SC
Yellow Branch Falls
23 Apr 2019

Yellow Branch Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Yellow Branch Falls is a 50-foot cascade near Walhalla, SC. It’s practically across the street from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel, so you could make a day of visiting attractions in the area. There is a parking lot with a … Continued

child friendly, day hike, easy, kid
Andrew Ramey Falls
15 Apr 2019

Andrew Ramey Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Andrew Ramey Falls is an impressive cascade in Oconee County, South Carolina. The pool at the base of the falls is only about 18 inches deep, but it’s sandy and would make for a great lounging area on a hot … Continued

day hike, easy, family, fun, SC, short
Oconee Station Falls & Hidden Falls
29 Oct 2018

Oconee Station Falls & Hidden Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Foothills Trail, Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 1

Oconee Station is a Revolutionary War era homestead located in northwest South Carolina. The site features a paved parking lot, picnic tables, restrooms, and a small lake. There is no fee to park at the site, but contributions are welcome. … Continued

family, fun, hiking, Upstate, weekend
Bee Cove Falls
5 Jul 2018

Bee Cove Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Bee Cove Falls is a two-stage, 70-foot waterfall in the Mountain Rest area of South Carolina. It’s actually closer to Cashiers, North Carolina, than any other popular city in the area. The falls are 2.1 miles down a primitive forestry … Continued

afternoon, easy, family, fun, kids, trip
Pretty Place Chapel (YMCA Camp Greenville)
30 Apr 2018

Pretty Place Chapel (YMCA Camp Greenville)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina | 5

Pretty Place Chapel is a unique venue perched atop a rocky cliff face of Standing Stone Mountain. Although the road from US 276 is in North Carolina, the site is actually across the state line in Greenville County (SC). It’s … Continued

drive, easy, family, impressive

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Weminuche Wilderness, Day 3 (6 Miles)—I thought it would be warmer in the valley than high on the mountain, but the cold air seemed to cling to the humid ground. I had to rigorously shake the frost off my tent before I could pack up and hike the handful of miles I had left. 
The going was easy, so I didn't take a lot of pictures on the way out. Instead, I fantasized about the seat warmer in my car. I did run into that moose again. It's possible it was the same beast over all 3 days.
This was a fantastic trip that will probably be my last chance to backpack until next summer. It's not only the cold that keeps me away; I hate having to lay like a mummy in a tent for 12 hours until the sun comes back out. That's a long time to do nothing. I'd rather get out and adventure and then spend my nights somewhere with a thermostat.
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Weminuche Wilderness, Day 2 (14 Miles)—I decided I'd rather walk the backbone of the mountains than spend another day in the valleys, so I made my way back to the Continental Divide Trail and started heading uphill again. I had passed some dustings of snow from earlier in the week, but I was surprised to cross another pass and encounter a blanket of white. This was my new normal and I hated it. 
Postholing is not just frustrating and slow—it's dangerous. You have no idea what you're stepping on (or not stepping on) and the trail is just a suggestion. You take whatever ground seems safer at the moment and just hope you weren't supposed to turn right or left again before you head toward a cliff. 
After talking to a CDT through-hiker, I decided to short-circuit my loop by taking a side trail past a gorgeous lake and back down the mountain. I ended up in the valley I walked up the previous day and found a great campsite to watch the sunset. Over the next couple of hours, I saw moose, elk, and deer.
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