Get away from it all in the Great Smoky Blue Ridge Mountains!
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Surrounded by Six National Forests
Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway
White Water Rafting
Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Sightseeing
Enjoy the Mountains of North Carolina
Relax and stay in our cabin, recharge...let the Appalachian's sink in
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Line Runner Ridge Cabin
Tuck your family into the Two Bedroom Cabin. Sip a drink on the deck and watch the sun set before dinner and settle down with the glow of the wood stove...
Relax, you are in the mountains now....
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Caesars Head State park
Caesars Head, along with Jones Gap State Park and other wildlife preserves in upper Greenville County, create the protected Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. With more than 50 miles of easy to strenuous Hiking Trails dotted by Trailside camping, visitors to Caesars Head can avail themselves of majestic Blue Ridge Mountain panoramas in the verdant, secluded valleys of the area. Marvel at the beauty of Raven Cliff Falls, the excitement of mountain river fishing in the Middle Saluda, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of abundant wildlife during a picnic outing with family and friends.
GENERAL
* Must See: Yes
* County (ies): Greenville
* Acreage: 7467
* When & How PRT Acquired: Acquired from various owners from 1976 to 1986
* Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
* Restrictions: Caesars Head is part of the State Park Services’ Project Green Program, designed to reduce trash and encourage recycling. Trash cans have been removed to improve the appearance and to ensure a more enjoyable experience for visitors. Pack it in, pack it out.
* Tour and Programs Information: Caesars Head is a "DiscoverCarolina Site", which provides curriculum-based science programs for South Carolina school children.
* Significant Natural Features: Caesars Head is one of South Carolina’s most famous natural landmarks. At 3,266 feet above sea level, Caesars Head provides a panoramic view of the mountain country.
Another significant landmark in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area includes Raven Cliff Falls, a 420-foot mountain cascade that awaits day-hikers at the end of a moderately strenuous two-mile trail.
This area of the Blue Ridge Escarpment ends in South Carolina with an abrupt drop of some 2,000 feet to the foothills below, where the state’s Piedmont region begins. This escarpment affords spectacular scenic vistas and waterfalls, and provides a protected environment for many rare and endangered plant and animal species.
HOURS
* Admissions: Trail access fee: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free
* Office Hours: 9am-5pm
* Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during daylight savings time). During daylight savings time the Trails close one hour before sunset.
LOCATION
* Driving Directions:
From Greenville: Take Hwy. 276 W. for about 30 mi. Park is located at the top of the mountain right off the Hwy. The North Carolina border is 3 mi. away.
* Miles to Nearest Hospital: 15
* Miles to Nearest Town: 15
* Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 15
* Pay Phone on Site: Yes
MILES TO:
* Charleston, SC: 247
* Columbia, SC: 138
* Florence, SC: 219
* Greenville, SC: 37
* Charlotte, NC: 102
* Raleigh, NC: 240
* Atlanta, GA: 165
* Augusta, GA: 149
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