Caesars Head Mountain Pass & Standing Stone (US-276)
Ascends the colossal granite outcrop of Caesars Head State Park in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness. Features stacked 180-degree switchbacks and rock overhangs that climb 2,000 feet in five miles. Offers a panoramic overlook across the entire South Carolina Piedmont before crossing into North Carolina.
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The premier breakfast landmark of the Great Smokies since 1966. A buzzing, high-tempo breakfast hall packed with motorcyclists fueling up before carving Soco Gap and Heintooga Ridge. The air is rich with sweet griddled batter, sizzling applewood bacon, and joyful ride chatter.
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How many curves and miles is Caesars Head Mountain Pass & Standing Stone (US-276)? ▼
Caesars Head Mountain Pass & Standing Stone (US-276) spans 22 miles and packs approximately 145 curves (6.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,120 ft - 3,208 ft (Caesars Head Overlook) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Cleveland Foothills, SC (Latitude 35.0565, Longitude -82.5298) and finishes at Brevard Waterfall Capital, NC (Latitude 35.2334, Longitude -82.7343).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
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