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February 10, 2009

Table Rock Trail , SC

Today's hike was in Table Rock State Park in NW South Carolina. We hiked the Table Rock Trail from the Nature Center to the summit of Table Rock Mountain and on beyond to the rock cliffs overlooking the Greenville watershed lake

Directions

From Walhalla, SC take Scenic Highway 11 for 28 miles to Table Rock State Park. Turn left into the park entrance and drive to the Nature Center and lake. There is a daily use fee of $2 per PERSON. Another great day for a hike! Hiking distance - 7.5 miles

Conditions

Partly cloudy and mild with temperatures ranging from the upper 50's to the upper 60's F.

Hikers (18)

  • John Bellamy
  • June Bellamy
  • Terry Doyle
  • Pam Euliss
  • Alan Herrin
  • Dave Hinson
  • Bill Hunt
  • Linda Johnson
  • Bruce O'Connor
  • Jeanne O'Connor
  • Don Preece
  • Donna Presley
  • Tony Presley
  • Joe Raguckas
  • Vic Robson
  • Dan Ross
  • Doug Russell
  • Carole Wintle

Flowers in bloom

- Trout Lily

Birds identified

Raven, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, American Crow, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse and Dark-eyed Junco. Others: Grey Squirrel

Photos (16)

  • As we enter the State Park, we get this view of our hiking destination.
  • The view from the lakeside parking lot.
  • Sign at the Nature Center
  • All hikers must register here before starting.
  • Lots of trail options.
  • The start of the trail follows beautiful Carrick Creek.
  • Large boulders all along the creek.
  • A nice new bridge over the creek.
  • A strenuous hike up the mountain brings you past hundreds of massive boulders.
  • The first large rock overlook is named "Governor's Rock".
  • As we get closer to the summit, we get this view from "Butt" Rock.
  • The summit!
  • The massive granite cliff overlooking the Greenville Watershed. Our lunch spot for the day!
  • You can see Caesar's Head across the way. upper left
  • Great place to take photos!
  • The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r front) Linda Johnson, Chuck Crisp, Pam Euliss, Bruce O'Connor, Donna Presley, Vic Robson and Bill Hunt. (l-r back) Jeanne O'Connor, Dan Ross, Carole Wintle, Terry Doyle, Don Preece, Joe Raguckas, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Dave Hinson, Doug Russell, Alan Herrin and Tony Presley.