Glassy Mountain is located in Greenville County near the small town of Pickens and is a monadnock, which is a type of geologic feature that forms in warm, humid climates, hence, its rarity; it’s found only in the Piedmont region. This unique natural wonder in South Carolina has some of the most incredible views from the top.

View from the Unique Natural Wonder in South Carolina
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A monadnock is an isolated hill of bedrock standing above a lower-lying plain, left as an erosional remnant due to its more resistant rock composition. It was so named by geologists after Mount Monadnock, a solitary mass of rock measuring 3,165 feet high in Monadnock State Park in New Hampshire. Glassy Mountain has an elevation of 2,760 feet above sea level.
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The Glassy Mountain name was inspired by the glassy appearance the rockface gets when small springs at the top of the mountain trickle down the bare rock.
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Along with its own uniqueness, it harbors several rare plant species, such as the Divided-leaf Ragwort, a species that is regionally threatened.
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Glassy Mountain's north face has extensive bare rock areas with steep inclines that drop nearly 400 feet in places.
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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources acquired the Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve in 1990, which covers 65 acres. There's a 1.3-mile trail leading to the top.
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It's an easy, well-marked hike that works for all ages. It takes approximately half an hour to complete, but there's also parking at the top of the mountain if you'd rather drive up.
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It's a popular trail for birding, and you just never know what other types of wildlife you may see.
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The views at the top are absolutely spectacular and will vary from season to season.
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It's also a great place to catch a gorgeous sunset...
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... as well as some neat shots if you enjoy photography.
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Stay overnight at this charming themed bed and breakfast, if you’d like!

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