Sassafras Mountain rises to 3,553 feet, making it the highest natural point in South Carolina and ranking #29 among U.S. state high points. Sitting right on the border with North Carolina, Sassafras is one of those summits you can drive to—but after days of moving through the Carolinas, I wanted this one to feel earned.
This stop marked my 19th state high point, and while Sassafras Mountain is approachable by design, it still offered a choice: convenience or effort. I chose the longer way up.