Hickorynut via Sassafras Mountain

The forecast today was great for this hike with low am temps of 35 but reached 65 by lunch. Started from 3550 ft summit of Sassafras Mountain with a quick peek at the overlook....a little windy but had a pretty good vista. First hike I've done being the only female. From the summit you follow the Foothills trail toward Table Rock....a little confusing a first because we started on the wrong trail but quickly realized our error.



I couldn't get a picture of all the lakes at once but you
can see Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee from this point.

After about a mile or so we passed the remnants of the John Cantrell homesite and decided this would be the perfect place for our lunch on the return.

About a mile beyond this point is Hickorynut Mountain Gap....this is a gradual decent and we continued until we had the view of Pinnacle Mtn in our site where we did our turnaround making this a 6 mile mostly moderate hike with about 650 ft of elevation gain.


Where is Tarzen?

NOTES: From Holly Springs Mart off Hwy 11 and US 178, follow 178 for 7.2 miles to Rocky Bottom. Bear right on Vanclayton/Sassafras Mtn. Rd and continue for about 4 miles to parking at the summit.