Hiking Passport

Name: Hotel Domestique
Address: 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest, SC, 29690, USA
Telephone: +1-864-633-3758
Price range: $$$

The Upstate of South Carolina and Western North Carolina offer abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts with numerous hiking trails accessible within an hour's drive.

The Upstate of South Carolina and Western North Carolina are known around the country for their natural beauty. If you enjoy being outside, you are in the right place! There are hundreds of miles of trails all within an hour’s drive, ranging from easy 1-mile loops to epic all day hikes. We’ve included the major parks in the area with some of their most popular trails. We highly recommend downloading the AllTrails app before heading out on your hike. It is one of the most comprehensive guides for hiking available and includes maps, elevation, weather, and more. Below, we’ve included how far away the park is from Hotel Domestique, the level of trail, how long the trail is, and an estimated time to complete. When planning your hiking day, don’t forget to pack enough water and snacks! You can order a packed lunch from Restaurant 17 and we have snacks and hydration mix available upon request!

Swamp Rabbit Trail

The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile long, multi-use (walking and biking) greenway that connects Travelers Rest and Greenville, South Carolina. It follows the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor, and city parks.

There are many access points on the 22-mile trail that extends from Traveler’s Rest in Greenville. You can find all of them, and more here.

JONES GAP STATE PARK - 21 min away
Rainbow Falls Trail (moderate, 4.3 miles, 2h23m)
Jones Gap Falls Trail (moderate, 3.5 miles, 1h44m)
Jones Gap Loop Trail (moderate, 10.8 miles, 5h40m)

PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - 23 min away
Sulphur Springs Trail (moderate, 4.5 miles, 1h49m)
Brissy Ridge (moderate, 2.2 miles, 1h13m)
Paris Mountain Big Loop (hard, 12.3 miles 6h3m)

DUPONT STATE FOREST - 37 min away
Four Waterfalls Trail (easy, 5.6 miles, 2h43m)
Triple Falls Trail (easy, 2.9 miles, 1h11m)
High Falls and Triple Falls Tour (moderate, 3.3 miles, 1h20)

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST - 47 min away
Looking Glass Rock Trail (moderate, 6.1 miles, 3h28m)
Catawba Falls Trail (easy, 2.3 miles, 56m)
Moore Cove Falls Trail (easy, 1.2 miles, 35m)

CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - 21 min away
Memminger Trail Loop to Big Glassy Mountain (moderate, 3.5 miles, 1h50m)
Big Glassy Trail to Little Glassy Mountain Trail Loop (moderate, 3.4 miles,
1h23m)
Big Glassy, Little Glassy, and Memminger Trail Loop (hard, 5 miles, 2h1m)

TABLE ROCK STATE PARK - 21 min away
Pinnacle Mountain Trail (hard, 8.4 Miles, 4h9m)
Table Rock Trail (hard, 6.7 miles, 3h43m)
Carrick Creek Loop (moderate, 1.9 miles, 1h2m)

BLUE WALL PRESERVE -28 min away
Twin Ponds (easy, 3.4 miles, 1h38m)
Palmetto Trail: Pennell Road to Vaughan’s Gap (hard, 8
miles, 3h44m)

KEOWEE-TOXAWAY STATE PARK - 35 min away
Raven Rock Loop Trail (moderate, 4.2 miles, 2h15m)
Keowee-Toxaway Natural Bridge Trail (moderate, 1.3
miles, 40m)
Poe Creek Trail (easy, 5.5 miles, 2h35m)

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - time to trails varies
Hawksbill Rock (moderate, 3.4 miles, 1h23m)
Rattlesnake Lodge Trail (moderate, 3.7 miles, 2h6m)
Craggy Gardens (moderate, 1.9 miles, 1h9m)

DuPont State Park

Paris Mountain State Park

Pro Tip:

South Carolina State Parks all have entrance fees (per person), so if you plan on hiking multiple trails located inside parks (or coming back for another stay at Hotel Domestique and hiking more then), consider picking up the South Carolina State Park Pass, available here. There are yearly passes, but there is also a new 7-day pass that is available for purchase for $65.