Hiker's Retreat is located minutes to Swamp Rabbit trail and downtown Travelers Rest. If you desire hiking, Hiker's Retreat is located near Paris Mountain and Ceasar Head and Table Rock State Park. Just 20 minutes away is Greenville, SC with exciting night life and foody's delight and art festival and music scene. For the sports scene, Furman University is located nearby and minor league hockey, soccer and base balls teams are available.