This Overlook In South Carolina Is Like Sitting On The Moon

The Upstate presents scores of places to get outside and roam in awe of the beautiful landscapes. One of them is an adventure quite unlike any other. It’s called the Bald Rock Heritage Preserve and it’s found along the drive up to Caesars Head State Park near Cleveland. Fasten your seat belt, because this odd overlook is a bit like sitting on the moon and observing the earth down below.

Welcome to Bald Rock which, from the highway, appears to be only a very small parking area and a bridge to a rock. But it’s much more than that.

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Cross the bridge in anticipation and prepare to discover an enormous chunk of granite about the size of a football field.

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Located only a few miles from the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway, Bald Rock is definitely worthy of a detour the next time you’re in the area.

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The giant hunk of granite is filled with dips and valleys that could, in your imagination, make it seem like a walk on the moon.

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Have a seat on the moon here and enjoy the view.

Google/Richie Gilstrap Some folks bring a lunch and extend the stay even further. (Just remember the “leave no trace” principles and take out what you bring in.)

Others come in the ultimate state of preparedness — with a hammock! Take your pick of several trees to hang your hammock and rest for a while.

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Although the view from Bald Rock is positively stunning all year long, the fall season is simply out of this world. And the long-range views of the changing landscape from here are among the best in the state.

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Don’t forget to add this South Carolina overlook to your bucket list. Bald Rock Heritage Preserve is open seven days per week from sunrise to sunset. There’s no fee for admission or parking.

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Some folks bring a lunch and extend the stay even further. (Just remember the “leave no trace” principles and take out what you bring in.)

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While you’re in the area, you may as well continue up Geer Highway to Caesars Head State Park – where you’ll really feel on top of the world!

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Address: Bald Rock Heritage Preserve, Cleveland, SC 29635, USA