Thursday, July 16, 2026

Montreat - Lookout Mountain Loop

 Hiked up to Lookout Mountain and then came down a different way which was more gradual then the straight up going.  Stayed at the Assembly Inn and walked from there to the trailhead.  It was 4.8 M and 1080 EG.


















Clemson Forest - loop hike

 This is a loop hike that goes by the lake and the dam. The parking area is on the left of the road on Issaqueena Lake Rd coming from Maws Grocery.  It was 6.9 M and 432 EG.  It's the blue trail on the map.



















Chimney Top Gap to Sassafras Mountain

 Hiked along the Foothills trail from Chimney Top Gap to Sassafras Mountain.  It's mostly uphill to the top.  There is a great 360° view at the top from the observation tower.  They also have signs at the top indicating what mountain you are viewing.  You can also stand on the border of SC and NC.  This is the highest point in SC.  The Foothills trail is a white blaze trail.  The hike is 5.1 M with 1168 EG.















Table Rock - Stool hike

 This hike is supposed to have a gorgeous view of table rock but on this day it was foggy and we couldn't see a view at all.  I want to do it again to get a better view.  This hike was 5.6 M and 1419 EG.













DuPont - Fawn Lake Area

We hiked the Mine Mountain and Laurel Ridge Trails along with a hike around Fawn Lake.  DuPont can be confusing with no blazes but they do have signs at each intersection.  This hike was 7.9 M and 889 EG.  This is the purple trail below.