Climb 167 Steps To The Top Of The Hunting Island Lighthouse In South Carolina And You Can See All The Way To Infinity

South Carolina’s only public accessible lighthouse is quite a sight to see – even from just the outside. The black and white conical tower looms over the northern end of Hunting Island wedged between the state park’s campground and the main beach. Known as the state’s only lighthouse you can go inside and climb to the top, this lighthouse in South Carolina is sadly temporarily closed to foot traffic as the state makes some much needed repairs for safety concerns. But when it opens back up, you’ll be able to climb the 167-step spiral staircase all the way to the top and step out on the observation tower for a view like no other.

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It's a sight that's simply breathtaking whether from the ground or...

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Engineers used the cast iron plates in anticipation that if the light needed to be moved inland due to beach erosion it would be much easier than dismantling a million or so bricks. Each cast iron section weighs approximately 1,200 pounds.

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Although construction of the light began in 1859, it was not completed until 1875. By the 1880s, the beach erosion caused engineers to begin looking for relocation spots for the light. It was moved to its present location in 1889.

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Just to reiterate: Hunting Island Light is temporarily closed for repairs. But in the meantime, Hunting Island State Park (where the light is located) has many, many other activities making the trip here worthwhile any time of year. Learn more with a visit to the official website for South Carolina Parks! Have you ever been to the top of this lighthouse in South Carolina? Do tell!