Table Rock National Recreation Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Table Rock National Recreation Trail
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Nearby Town:	Pickens, SC
Rating:
Directions:	Park is located appox 7 miles from Pickens, SC on Hwy 11 between Hwy 178 and Hwy 8. Entrance to the park is on northside of Hwy 11.
Total Hike Distance:	7.20 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Carrick Creek Interpretive Center
Trails Used:	Table Rock NRT
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	158 E Ellison LN Pickens,SC 29671 Phone: (864) 878-9813
Best Season:	Spring, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	The 3.6-mile Table Rock Trail is a highly strenuous, out-and-back hike within the scenic and popular Table Rock State Park in the northwest corner of South Carolina. The Table Rock National Recreation Trail ascends 2,000 feet to the summit of the imposing granite dome, Table Rock Mountain (3,124 feet). The red-blazed hike begins at the Carrick Creek Interpretive Center and ascends steeply through an open forest strewn with boulders. Along the way, you will see vegetation typical of the Southern Appalachians: dominant oak and hickory trees with scattered pines and hemlock. Spectacular views are available at an ourcropping approx 1/2 mile from the summit and again at the summit.