I took a rather challenging hike, this time around, up in the foothills of upstate South Carolina. I had been to Table Rock State Park before, to go on the Carrick Creek Loop Trail. However, this time, I decided to go for the summit of Table Rock itself. Climbing to the top of Table Rock was worth the work, but it was a more strenuous hike than I had done in while. The hike is just a bit over 3 miles to the actual summit, with another half-mile or so to a fantastic view that is worth it, if you still have the energy.
The beginning of the boulder field 
The boulders in the field were massive. 
I just loved the texture of the surfaces of the boulders. 
The trail works through the boulder field, sometimes into the rock itself. 
Yes, I was fascinated by the boulder field, and the trees growing out of them. 
This is a view from the open air shelter. 
The twist in the tree trunk on the way to Governor's Rock was irresistible. 
This is a view from Governor's Rock. 
Another view from Governor's Rock, with a slight coloring of the trees in mid-autumn. 
This is one of the views from the summit rock face. 
There were so many beautiful views from the summit rock face, it was hard to choose just a few. 
One last view of the mountains, with this wonderful tree.
