Posted in South Carolina September 12, 2020 by

South Carolina’s Sassafras Mountain Tower Is One Of The Best Hiking Summits For Viewing Multiple States

South Carolina’s highest mountain peak is found high atop Sassafras Mountain and the views from the summit are unbeatable. From this elevation of 3,553 feet above sea level, the tower on top of Sassafras Mountain doles out 360-degree views to anyone who hikes the few hundred yards from the parking area to the tower’s observation deck, which adds another 14 feet to the final elevation.

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On a clear day, visitors to Sassafras Mountain can see 30-50 miles in all directions with unobstructed views that may take your breath away.
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You'll be able to gawk as long as you want at South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Consider it three states for the (free) price of one.
After more than a year of construction, the new tower on top of South Carolina's highest peak opened in the spring of 2019.
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It's so new that most people don't even know about it yet — which means you may have it all to yourself when you visit.
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On a side note, Sassafras Mountain may have the highest peak in the state, but...
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The mountain itself is shared with our northern neighbor.
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The new tower was specifically placed precisely on the state line so you (and I) could purposely stand in both states at once and get a photo like this.
If you prefer to hike to the summit rather than drive, there are several challenging and rather lengthy ways to get here.
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A 17-mile trail leads from Table Rock. It's rated as difficult by AllTrails.com and recommended only for experienced hikers. Two other trails, both rated moderate clock in at 9.1 miles (Pinnacle Lake trail), and the 2.9 mile trail to Whiteoak Mountain.
Have you discovered the new tower at the summit of Sassafras Mountain in South Carolina?
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The drive up the mountain is also an adventure all on its own.
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The tower at the summit of Sassafras Mountain is open to the public year-round from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Access is free. Learn more from this link.

If you’ve already visited the new overlook at the summit of this mountain, then let’s see some of your photos! Feel free to post ’em in the comments on Facebook!

Address: Sassafras Mountain Rd, Sunset, SC 29685, USA