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Overall, this route is beautiful. It is mostly on backroads so traffic isn't too bad. There is a short section on Hwy 11 where cars speed by at 55 to 65 mph, but there is a bike lane. Do this route if you are not overly anxious about cars sharing the road. Some of the roads are bumpy and one short section had no shoulder and rumble strips gouged into the white line. I will say that every driver was considerate waiting behind until safe to pass me on curves. Most gave me a wide berth when they passed which is much appreciated! You will be pedaling uphill and going fast downhill, so it is lots of fun if that is your thing. Use a bike with a wide selection of gears. You won't need wide tires but don't use your racing slicks either. Stop at Hagood Mill and don't miss the waterfall at the beginning, and the tea company at the end, of Carrick Creek Rd. The ride through the Nine Times Preserve is lovely. After the ride, I had lunch - a chicken, mushroom and cheese crepe - at The Full Plate Creperie Eatery in downtown Pickens. Delicious!

The bike lane on Hwy 11 isn’t bad. There are spots that need debris removed, but for the portion of it that I rode, it was pretty good.

Grant Meadow Overlook is a scenic pull-off along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway in Pickens, South Carolina. This is a great place to stop on your ride to sip some water and snap some photos of the fantastics views of Table Rock over the open meadow.

Lake Oolenoy is a 67-acre lake located in Table Rock State Park. From the lake, you can get a nice view of Table Rock Mountain. The lake is a popular spot for boating and fishing.

Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve is a 374-acre tract of land that features its namesake, Eastatoe Creek. The preserve is also home to several rare species of ferns and wildflowers.

The Doodle Trail is an 8.5-mile rails-to-trails path stretching from Easley to Pickens. The former rail system was called the "Doodle Line" because the freight engine could not be turned around and had to run backwards, resembling the motion of a doodlebug.

This is a short but charming road segment between two ponds. The trees and the tranquility make you feel like in a movie.

Take advantage of the Folklife Festivals every third Saturday at Historic Hagood Mill. Witness the mill in action, producing stone-ground grits and more for purchase. Admission is $5 for ages 13+, free for 12 and under.