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Rim of the Gap Trail

Greenville South Carolina Hikes

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Rim of the Gap Trail - Greenville South Carolina Hikes

Outstanding views of Jones Gap, including Cleveland Cliff and Rainbow Falls, combine with spring wildflowers and autumn colors to make this linear trail one of the finest day hikes in the state. The Rim of the Gap Trail is quite accurately named. For much of its length it hugs the southern rim of Jones Gap, offering magnificent views of this ancient cleft. The latter part of the trail passes through mountain cove and river cove forests rich in species diversity, including spring wildflowers.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Greenville
Length: 10.4 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,800 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Very Strenuous
Duration: Day hike
Season: Year-round.
Trailhead Elevation: 3,100 feet
Top Elevation: 1,300 feet
Local Contacts: Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, Caesar's Head State Park, 8155 Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC 29635; (864) 836-6115.
Local Maps: Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area map, available at Jones Gap and Caesar's Head State Parks; Standingstone Mountain and Table Top USGS quads
Topo Map: Rim of the Gap Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking South Carolina Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Gretchen_Mark Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/1/2009
0 Props
We camped at Jones Gap State Park in August of this year and the weather wa…
MattMerc Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/12/2009
0 Props
Ditto to previous post. This trail can be dangerous. Be careful. Challen…

Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

  2. Saturday
    Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

  3. Saturday Night
    Cloudy...rain...mainly after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

  4. Sunday
    Rain. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

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Hiking South Carolina
Hiking South Carolina

by John Clark & John Dantzler (Falcon Publishing)

This guide features over 60 of South Carolina's best hikes. Included are day hikes & multi-day excu…

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