Ellicott Rock
Hike Number: 448
Area Location: South Carolina
Trailhead Location: FS 1100, 6 mls W of NC 107
Trailend Location: FS 1100, 2 mls W of NC 107
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 7.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,200 / 3,000
Total Elevation Gain: 1,750
Total Elevation Descent: 1,750
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0448.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0448.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0448.gpx
Trail Description: Ellicott Rock Trail down to ford of Chatooga River; continue on Ellicott Rock Tr, and turn left at jct. to return to FS 1100. NOTE: River crossing should not be attempted in high-water conditions.The rock inscription locations are marked by a sign on the east side of the river. Descend 25' down hillside to water's edge. Ellicott Rock and Commissioners' Rock.
Topos: Highlands, Tamassee, Cashieres
Special Features: Rushing Waters
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Bi-Lo, Pisgah Forest
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 150
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S onto US 64; left onto NC 281; rt. Onto SC 107; left onto FS 1100
Notes: A historic place: three states come together; their junction marked with inscriptions almost 200 years old. Well maintained trails with gentle grades. There is a refreshing ford of the Chattooga River at the middle of the hike. 4.2 ml (OW) car shuttle.
Hike History: A0502