Table Rock Trail (Event 1 of 2)

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Table Rock Trail (Event 1 of 2)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Table Rock State Park, SC

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Mar 7 2024 9:30 am >> Thu, Mar 7 2024 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 15 2024 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Mar 6 2024 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jeff
Eva

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Itinerary:

EVENT 1 of 2 AT TABLE ROCK

We've taken the best of Table Rock State Park in South Carolina and created two accessible D4 day hikes. You can choose to do this as a day trip from Atlanta or plan to stay in the area for both hikes.

This first hike winds its way to the top of the park's namesake, Table Rock, an imposing granite dome that peaks at 3,124 feet. Beginning at the Nature Center, we'll hike a section of the scenic Carrick Creek Nature Trail, featuring a dense forest and views of cascading waterfalls. From there, we'll go up the occassionally challenging Table Rock Trail (some stone steps and light scrambling) to the summit.

Expected elevation gain is in the low- to mid-2,000s. Pace will be moderate and we'll stop to enjoy the views and to have lunch at the summit.

This hike is rated a D4 for elevation gain and technical terrain.

Logistics

Table Rock State Park is about a 3-hour drive from Atlanta.

The TLs plan to stay in the cabins inside the park the nights of Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7. (So they plan to drive up Wednesday, do the two hikes on Thursday and Friday, and depart late Friday afternoon.) There are multiple cabins available these nights, plus there are campgrounds inside the park, nearby inns, and many lodging choices in Greenville.

Cabin Info: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/table-rock/cabins/

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of fluids

Hiking footwear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Snacks/packed lunch for the trail

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Address for Table Rock State Park parking: 391 Table Rock State Park Rd, Pickens, SC 29671. See map and coordinates above. Meet-up location is "Table Rock Summit Trailhead."

Notes:

Entry to Table Rock State Park is $6 per person (cash only) or valid SC state park pass. There should be no daily entrance fee for those staying overnight inside the park.

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*Note:

In the case of some light or moderate rain in the forecast, we'll probably still hike but might need to alter the route. If weather conditions are exceptionally poor, it's possible we'll need to cancel the event. Be sure any reservations you make in the area are refundable or you can put them to alternative use.