Bill Kimball (#5)
Caesars Head State Park Update
Caesars Head restrooms and overlook are OPEN from 9 a.m. to sunset. Trail access is hike at your own risk. The only trails currently open are: Wildcat Wayside, Frank Coggins, Raven Cliff (to the overlook), Dismal Trail (not the loop), Tom Miller, and Gum Gap. Trails are open from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. All other trails remain closed.
A map of currently open trails can be found, here.
Please visit Caesars Head State Park website for more information.
Closures Due To Wildfire Activity
Table Rock State Park, Caesars Head State Park, and Sassafras Mountain Overlook are closed due to wildfire activity along with their trail systems.
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- Information Sign
- Parking
- Scenic Observation
- Trail Head
- Pets
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- Camping
Summary:
The trail is well labeled (pink blaze), and follows a narrow foot path along the base of the rock face, El Lieutenant. Most consider the Coldspring Branch/Bill Kimball Trail to El Lieutenant—to be one of the most difficult hikes around.
The Bill Kimball Trail is very difficult, but it is also incredibly scenic and rewarding. This trail is recommended only for experienced hikers, as the trail is steep, rocky, and uneven. The Coldspring Branch Trail branches off onto the Bill Kimball Trail and when #5 ends—you're back on Coldspring Branch. Registering with the park before using these trails is mandatory. The trails close one hour before dark, year round.
Camping: Call 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or go online at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com to make your reservations today!
Directions:Drive north from Caesar's Head State Park on highway 276. After 1.1 miles there's a parking lot on the right. The entrance is at the far end. Park. Walk back up highway 276 toward the park headquarters for about 0.1 miles until you come to a gated road on the left. There's a sign that says "Coldspring Branch Loop". The trail follows that road.
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Caesars Head State Park | 8155 Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC 29635 | (864) 836-6115 | Email
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My wife and I did this yesterday, making the loop of Coldspring to kimball. It is brutal, we went counterclockwise. I would suggest Trekking poles, parts of kimball are muddy also.