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Trails in the South Mountains State Park Trailhead Area

Here is a list of all trails in the South Mountains State Park Trailhead area.

Each trail has its own printable page with all the information and links, including (where available):

  • directions to the starting point
  • difficulty
  • length
  • elevation change
  • a map
  • photos from along the way, and
  • a detailed description and trail directions.

For general information about the South Mountains State Park trailhead, see the South Mountains State Park Trailhead page.

Need to find trails by another method? Go back to Trails.

Benn Knob Trail

Moderate
  • 3mi, Climbs Moderately, Moderately Rough

Dogwood Trail

Easy
  • 2.6mi, Level, Few Obstacles

Headquarters Trail

More Difficult
  • 1.9mi, Climbs Moderately, Moderately Rough

Lower CCC Trail

Moderate
  • 2.5mi, Hilly, Moderately Rough

Raven Rock Trail

More Difficult
  • 5.2mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough

Upper Falls Trail

Moderate
  • 3.8mi, Hilly, Some Obstacles