PICKENS COUNTY — Pickens County is known for being replete with outdoor opportunities for the stalwart hiker and beginner, with waterfalls and parks galore, and anyone willing to take a short drive will find sights they may not have known were there.
Bald Rock Heritage Preserve is located just minutes across the county line inside of neighboring Greenville County — and mere minutes from the Pumpkintown Opry off scenic S.C 11.
While you might have heard of Bald Rock, if you have never been there it is worth the time.
With a breathtaking view of Table Rock and a spectacular vantage point of Pickens County from a slightly different perspective, this short trip will show you the area from a different angle. And take the time to wander and explore, you will find a running stream and some crumbling buildings which defy explanation as to their origins and purpose.
The rock promontory itself is partially covered in graffiti, which in most cases takes away from a pristine outdoor adventure, but in this case nearly every piece is a positive note from declarations of love to words to live by.
Trees, rocks, wildlife, and a view — you can’t go wrong when you are willing to go off the beaten path.