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Summary: This hike was a great little surprise. The trail is great for all ages and the views are excellent from the granite outlook. You can park at the trailhead or drive all the way to the top and walk down the trail to the lookout. Take the longer route, the trail is worth it. As usual I am not going to give it all away. I encourage you to explore for yourself just watch for the cliffs. See you on the trail Trailhead: From Greenville Head west on Hwy 183 through Berea towards Pickens. Cross Hwy 153 in Pickens coounty and proceed about five miles towards Pickens and look for South Glassy Mountain Road on the right. Turn here and proceed up the mountain until you come to the trailhead just past Glassy Mountain Church Rd. on the right. (Lat:34.89762 Lon:-82.66061) Trail Guides for Glassy Mountain: Hiking South Carolina by Allen De Hart (Globe Pequot) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: DNR Heritage Trust Program P.O. Box 167 Columbia SC 29202, 803-734-3839 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shaun Mitchell, who has posted 17 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Chip on 11/21/2007 If you are from Greenville or Easley area and only have a couple hours for a hike this is a very nice place to start. I can't believe I had never seen or heard of this place till now. Thanks to this website.
Reviewed by Viewer on 5/25/2007 The main thing I dislike about Glassy is another Mountain in Greenville County is confused with it.The Greenville County Mountain has been ruined,ecologically destroyed by developers. As for as this Mountain is concerned: it is a monodock in a series of Monodocks which one can see from the top scattered over Pickens and Greenville Counties. Rednecks,uncouth folks have left beer bottles and trash around the place. Some folks seem to think it ok to deface the bald face of the mountain by spray painting it. This mountain has rare plants and other rare life. Steep Trail from top down; those not in good shape/health problems should nor do it only when in good shape before trying it. Not wheelchair or crutches accessible except peak parking.
Reviewed by UpstateHiker on 3/26/2007 I live in this area and I always love this spot to view the area and it is a WONDERFUL place for a picnic...just make sure you have able people carrying the supplies. One thing I do hate about Glassy is all the tagging done by the Pickens High graduating seniors and kids from Easley...it makes tacky! Leave it how God made it is what I say!! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: South Carolina Hiking, South Carolina Trails, South Carolina Hikes, Pickens County Hiking, Pickens County Trails, Pickens County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||