This 12.3 mile passage (phase 1) begins at Pinnacle Pavilion, formerly known as The Barn, at Table Rock State Park and travels west through land owned by The Wesleyan Camp into the Jocassee Gorges owned by the SC Department of Natural Resources. According to Native American legends, the word Jocassee means “Place of the Lost One.” This description should not be taken lightly. The trail traverses some of the most remote and rugged areas of the state. Visitors will be treated to an abundance of native flowers and wildlife, mountain top vistas, waterfalls, and an impressive boulder field.

Length: 12.3 miles
Use: Hiking only                                                           
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult                                        (photo courtesy of Jim Gilchrist)
Trail markings: Yellow blazes, posts with decals

Trail Notes: Parking is available only at Table Rock State Park.
All trail users should pack adequate amounts of food and water.

Directions: see page 2 of the map pdf.

Click on the map below to view a full-sized Adobe Acrobat map of the Jocassee Gorges Passage.