I've passed on this hike 3 times for the mere reason I didn't think I could do it. This hike is rated difficult due to the climb of 2000 feet. We started out on the red-blazed trail which begins at Carrick Creek Nature Center. The pathways are rocky with rock steps through open forest strewn with huge boulders. There were many places to stop and rest and I wasn't the only one making those stops.
The shelter at about the half way point has a spectacular view but none like we saw from Governor's Rock and from the Table Rock Cliff. Legend says errant Indians were thrown to their death here.
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| View from Covered Shelter at half way point |
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| One of the views from Table Rock |
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| A new friend! |
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| Governor's Rock |
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| Spaghetti legs by now! |
From my pedometer readings we reached Governor's Rock at the 3.4 mile mark and 4.3 mark at Table Rock Cliff. A definite longest hike for me of 8.6 and very difficult. At this point, not sure if I'll do it again, but I'm glad I can say I DID IT!
NOTES: From Holly Springs Mart off Hwy 11 and 178, follow Hwy 11 NE for 5 miles to the West Gate of Table Rock State Park. Stop at gate for pay pass and follow road up to the main parking lot and Nature Center.
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