The upstate area of South Carolina has plenty of beautiful trails, but which ones are recommended for families with children? If you're a parent or grandparent looking for a hiking excursion that includes kids, consider the following recommendations from Dan Goodwin, the Greenville Hiking Examiner. Click on each link for detailed information about the family friendly hikes.
- Jones Gap and Caesar's Head Waterfalls
- Wildcat Wayside off of South Carolina Highway 11 near US 276 and Permission Road
- The Waterfalls of Six Mile
- Black Balsam Knob and Graveyard Fields in Pisgah National Forest in NC
- Burrell's Ford north of Walhalla
- Dupont State Forest - Bridal Veil Falls in NC, but just over the state line
Before you head out on the trail, you may want to brush up on the basics of family friendly hiking, a few tips and considerations, also offered by Dan Goodwin, the Greenville Hiking Examiner. If you have small children, you may want to read up on tips for hiking with preschoolers.
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