Walk Through Giant Boulders On Top Of A Mountain When You Hike The 2.2-Mile Big Rock Mountain Trail In South Carolina
South Carolina’s newest mountain hiking destination is one with a particularly interesting terrain. It’s located within the Nine Times Preserve in the Upstate near Pickens and a hike on the Big Rock Mountain Trail is one you won’t soon forget.
The trail to the summit of South Carolina's Big Rock Mountain is 2.2 miles out and back and has an overall elevation change of just 695 feet.
Hike from below up to the summit at 1,801 feet above sea level to gain a wonderful perspective from high above the surrounding terrain. But that's not all you'll be gawking at...
As you can imagine, hiking to the top is filled with adventure, both from the fun of walking amongst so many huge boulders as well as for the long-range peek-a-boo views as you make your way to the summit.
If you haven't discovered Big Rock Mountain near Pickens yet, then pop on over for a hiking adventure that's off the rails for a fun way to reconnect with nature.
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
