Shooting Tree Ridge Road

4.3/5 (9 reviews)
Shooting Tree Ridge Road is the southern entrance of the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges, one of the only temperate rain forests in the United States east of the Cascade Mountains. This curvy, scenic drive follows up/down Bully Mountain and connects to the ever popular Horse ... Read More
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Highlights of Shooting Tree Ridge Road

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Forest Category Icon Forest
Overland Category Icon Overland
Highest Elevation
2236 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
09/15 - 01/15
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Pickens
Nearest Services
Pickens
Management Agency
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
District
Jocasse Gorges

Overview

Shooting Tree Ridge Road is the southern entrance of the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges, one of the only temperate rain forests in the United States east of the Cascade Mountains. This curvy, scenic drive follows up/down Bully Mountain and connects to the ever popular Horse Pasture Road with access to Jumping-Off Rock, one of the best views in the entire region. Hiking, camping, hunting or just a scenic ride through the forest and mountains make this a fun trail to explore whenever your in the area.

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20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
9 Community Reviews
1 Video
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