Jones Gap Park Lodge to US 276


Hike Number: 200

Area Location: South Carolina

Trailhead Location: Jones State Park Trail #1

Trailend Location: Same

Hike Type: In and Out

Hiking Distance (miles): 11.2

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Range: 1,332 / 3,045

Total Elevation Gain: 1,800

Total Elevation Descent: 1,800

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0200.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0200.pdf

Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0200.gpx

Trail Description: Take trail #1 from the Jones Gap Park Lodge to US 276 and return..

Topos: Standingstone Mtn

Special Features: Mountain View

Flower Season: April

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: Cracker Barrel, I-26 exit 53

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 96

Driving Directions: I-26 E to Exit 54; US 25 S to SC. Approximately one mile into SC, turn right. Follow signs to park.

Notes: A good portion of the hike is along the South Branch of the Saluda River. Very Beautiful. An 8-mile option goes to a nice double waterfall, with 1200' ascent.

Hike History: W0802