Caesar's Head Overlook Trail is a premier hiking destination in Greenville County, South Carolina, covering 2.0 miles with 400ft of elevation gain. Stats: 2.0 miles, 400ft gain, Easy. Type: Loop. Surface: Rock/Dirt. Time: 1-2 hours. Fee: $5 SC park fee. Dogs: Yes. Permit: No. Wildlife: peregrine falcons, broad-winged hawks, white-tailed deer, ravens. Best seasons: September for hawk migration counting; spring for cliff-edge wildflowers. Caesar's Head is a granite outcrop at 3,208 feet on the NC-SC border. The overlook sweeps across the Piedmont and is one of the top raptor watch sites in the Southeast during fall migration. Pack plenty of water and layers. Mountain weather in the southern Appalachians can change rapidly — always check the forecast. Leave No Trace: stay on trail, pack out all waste, respect wildlife.