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Summary: This is a great quick getaway hike. The trail starts out easily and crosses the Poe creek over a natural granite bridge which is quite inreresting. The next section is uphill through a boulder field topping out and dropping into a steep valley. You climb out to the top of the ridge and generally ridge walk until the decent to Lake Jocassee. There is an excellent campsite on the peninsula but you need to reserve it ahead of time at the ranger station. The way back is a lot of uphill and steep downhill coupled with a nice river crossing. The last leg is uphill and ends at the old church and the parking lot. This is a good workout to keep those legs and lungs in shape. Hope you enjoy. See you on the trail!!! Trailhead: From Greenville travel north on hwy 276 to hwy. 11. Proceed west on hwy 11 to first road on right after junction with hwy 133. Trailhead is on the right brhind the old white building. (Lat:34.93215 Lon:-82.88636) Trail Guides for Raven Rock Loop: Hiking South Carolina by Allen De Hart (Globe Pequot) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area 864-868-2605 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 Bain on 12/18/2006 Great hike and workout... but the endpoint at the lake was not what I had anticipated. The campsites were great, but the view wasn't. I could see some beautiful home and a golf course, but that was it. 
Reviewed by PWH on 7/25/2005 It was open July 11, 2005. A few trees were down but otherwise it was well marked and in good shape. 
Reviewed by loggia on 8/18/2004 too bad some people are closing the trail 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||