Paris Mountain State Park
Park South Carolina state park with hiking and waterfalls
Mountain park near Greenville, South Carolina, with hiking trails, small reservoirs and rocky outcrops; visitors hike, bike, fish and picnic amid wooded ridges.
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Paris Mountain State Park is a state park in northern Greenville County, South Carolina, established as a protected recreation area in the 1930s. It preserves a wooded ridge and associated small lakes within a short drive of Greenville.
The park contains forested hiking and mountain-biking trails, picnic shelters, and several small lakes and ponds for passive recreation. Trails vary in difficulty and length and are used year-round for walking, trail running, and cycling.
The site was developed as a state park during the 1930s with substantial work by the Civilian Conservation Corps; facilities and trail networks date from that period and have been maintained and adapted since. Management has focused on balancing day-use recreation with conservation of the park’s watershed and forest.
The park sits on a wooded ridge roughly 8 miles (13 km) north of downtown Greenville, South Carolina, within Greenville County and accessible via county roads from the Greenville metropolitan area.
- Proximity: Located about 8 miles (13 km) north of downtown Greenville, making it the nearest sizeable natural area to the city.
- Size: Covers roughly 1,540 acres of forested hills and valleys, offering a mix of hardwood slopes and small reservoir shoreline.
How to Get to Paris Mountain State Park #
From Greenville take US-276 N/Paris Mountain Rd for about 10-15 minutes to the park entrance at State Park Road. Follow signs to the visitor contact station and main parking areas.
Tips for Visiting Paris Mountain State Park #
- Arrive early to secure parking at the main picnic area-spaces fill on summer weekends.
- Take the Mountain Lakes Trail (3.5 miles) for scenic views and access to small lakes.
- Bring a map or download park trail maps; cell reception is spotty on some ridges.
Best Time to Visit Paris Mountain State Park #
Spring and fall are the best times for hiking and foliage; summer mornings suit water activities.
Weather & Climate near Paris Mountain State Park #
Paris Mountain State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1512 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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