12
PDI
4.7 mi
DISTANCE
1,865 ft
GAINED
7.1 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): John Summerson from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike), 2nd Edition;
INTRO
"Likely the most difficult climb in SC, [this climb] is a bit isolated but well worth the effort to get there. From the road junction, a shallow start leads through thick woods and the road carries little traffic most of the time...Around one mile into the ascent, a severe stretch of road contains the maximum grade on the hill. Soon after, the route descends, climbs briefly and then descends again before returning to uphill. At mile 3.7 turn right to continue to climb over poor pavement (as of 2011). Soon you find yourself on another extended stretch of challenging and double digit grade. After a half mile the slope then eases and then steepens one last time over the final section to the top where the listed climb ends...” (Provided with the approval of John Summerson from The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike), 2nd Edition, pg. 114.)
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One may park at numerous starting points. To include a warm up before the climb, consider the store & gas station @ 178 & 11.
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Skotscott
June 17, 2023
Parked at the bottom, on the shoulder of 178 in front of an old house.
A very nice climb with steep sections, short downhills, and moderate sections.
Steep dropoffs so be careful on the way down. I was almost run off the road by a large tour bus going up as i was coming down. Scary. Amazed and dumbfounded that a bus that big would drive up - and down. Fantastic views from the top observation deck.
I did this climb same day as Panther Mountain. Both nearby with a nice, easy drive. I camped at Table Rock SP - some fun, short, steep climbs in the park.
aVIPtoyou
In my opinion, the climb from 178 @ Rocky Bottom to the right turn, is tougher than the final 1.5 miles to the summit. Along that last section, there is a 'shoulder' (flat section) a little over half way up, allowing a nice rest before the final short grunt.
RuhRoh
Fully agree with Kris. Once you've reached the end of the road, make sure you walk up the trail to the summit, it's a few hundred feet and worth the effort!
KrisLJames262
Where else can you reach a summit and be in two states at one time? Great road in a very non busy area. Amazing view at top. Did this climb in late May and there was zero traffic and great temps.
