Getting in the fall spirit? Here are the best places in SC to peep leaves
It’s never too late to sneak in the perfect fall photo.
Early November is peak fall leaf peeping season in South Carolina, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
Temperatures have finally dropped after a hot summer leaked into early fall, and some South Carolina residents may be seeking a festive backdrop for their fall photos or even just a relaxing day with beautiful views.
The South Carolina State park system said fall colors have finally arrived in parks across the state.
For the leaf peepers looking to pack a lot into one day, the state park system suggests taking a drive down the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, or South Carolina Highway 11. The path starts in Gaffney and ends near Fair Play and Lake Hartwell, passing near more than a half-dozen state parks.
The first stop on the trail is at Jones Gap State Park. Peepers will then pass the “peachoid,” a giant water tower painted to look like a peach, which House of Cards fans may recognize.
Other stops on the trail include the Cowpens National Batlefield, Campbell’s Covered Bridge, Poinsett Bridge, the Blythe-Goodwin-Hagood House, Raven Cliff Falls, Caesars Head State Park, Table Rock State Park, Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Devils Fork State Park and Oconee State Park.
For those who’d like to avoid driving and see the leaves on foot instead, the state park system also lists the following as best parks to see fall foliage:
▪ Caesars Head State Park in Cleveland
▪ Chester State Park in Chester
▪ Devils Fork State Park in Salem
▪ Jones Gap State Park in Marietta
▪ Keowee-Toxaway State Park in Sunset
▪ Kings Mountain State Park in Blacksburg
▪ Musgrove Mill State Historic Site in Clinton
▪ Oconee State Park in Mountains Rest
▪ Oconee Station State Historic Site in Walhalla
▪ Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville
▪ Poinsett State Park in Wedgefield
▪ Table Rock State Park in Pickens
This story was originally published November 4, 2021 at 11:02 AM.
