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South Mountains State Park

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55 mi 89 km of trail — 4 Featured Hikes

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Trails in South Mountains State Park - 19

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3.1 mi 5.0 km #1 Saddleback Trail
Salem, NC
3.1 mi 5.0 km Salem, NC
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #2 High Shoals Falls Loop Trail
Salem, NC
1.4 mi 2.3 km Salem, NC
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3.7 mi 5.9 km #3 Fox Trail
Salem, NC
3.7 mi 5.9 km Salem, NC
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2.1 mi 3.4 km #4 Shinny Trail
Salem, NC
2.1 mi 3.4 km Salem, NC
Minor Issues
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Mostly Dry, Fallen Trees - A few smaller downed trees - can hop over, go around, or duck under most without much trouble.
11 days ago
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #5 Hidden Cove Trail
Drexel, NC
1.4 mi 2.3 km Drexel, NC
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3.8 mi 6.2 km #6 Upper Falls Trail
Salem, NC
3.8 mi 6.2 km Salem, NC
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1.5 mi 2.3 km #7 Possum Trail
Connelly Springs, NC
1.5 mi 2.3 km Connelly Springs, NC
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10.9 mi 17.5 km #8 Roper Hollow Road
Glen Alpine, NC
10.9 mi 17.5 km Glen Alpine, NC
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2.1 mi 3.4 km #9 Sawtooth Trail
Salem, NC
2.1 mi 3.4 km Salem, NC
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2.1 mi 3.3 km #10 Little River Trail
Salem, NC
2.1 mi 3.3 km Salem, NC
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2.1 mi 3.4 km #11 Chestnut Knob Trail
Salem, NC
2.1 mi 3.4 km Salem, NC
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2.2 mi 3.6 km #12 H.Q. Trail
Salem, NC
2.2 mi 3.6 km Salem, NC
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3.2 mi 5.2 km #13 Horseridge Trail
Salem, NC
3.2 mi 5.2 km Salem, NC
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4.9 mi 7.8 km #14 Raven Rock Trail
Salem, NC
4.9 mi 7.8 km Salem, NC
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2.9 mi 4.7 km #15 Benn Knob Trail
Salem, NC
2.9 mi 4.7 km Salem, NC
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2.7 mi 4.3 km #16 Lower CCC Trail
Salem, NC
2.7 mi 4.3 km Salem, NC
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1.0 mi 1.7 km #17 Jacob Branch Trail
Salem, NC
1.0 mi 1.7 km Salem, NC
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2.6 mi 4.2 km #18 Upper CCC Trail
Drexel, NC
2.6 mi 4.2 km Drexel, NC
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1.6 mi 2.6 km #19 Turkey Ridge Trail
Drexel, NC
1.6 mi 2.6 km Drexel, NC
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Photos of South Mountains State Park - 30

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Looking towards the top of High Shoals Falls

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Looking towards the top of High Shoals Falls
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Salem, NC
Panoramic View on the Upper Falls Trail.

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Panoramic View on the Upper Falls Trail.
 3
Salem, NC
When the trail goes through the water... so do you! This was a gorgeous cut through a shallow creek.

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When the trail goes through the water... so do…
 3
Salem, NC
A good place to rest. There is a picnic table to sit and glaze the South Mountains around this point.

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A good place to rest. There is a picnic table t…
 3
Salem, NC
Some mountains over there

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Some mountains over there
 3
Salem, NC
Fox Trail campsite. From camping number 2

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Fox Trail campsite. From camping number 2
 3
Salem, NC
Upper Fall on High Shoals Fallls Trail.

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Upper Fall on High Shoals Fallls Trail.
 3
Salem, NC
Lookout just North of the HQ trail intersection

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Lookout just North of the HQ trail intersection
 3
Salem, NC

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