One of the longest organized trials in SC, the Foothills Trail is a continuous 76 mile trail that runs along the Blue Ridge Escarpment. A well blazed trail that crosses back and forth between North and South Carolina, that runs along the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, that goes through two State Parks (Oconee and Table Rock), that crosses over South Carolina's highest Peak (Sassafrass Mountain) and affords access to several of South Carolina's most popular waterfalls.
On 11/27 to 11/28, Jamie Rhodes and I navigated our way from Oconee State Park to Sloan Bridge at Highway 107, approximately 23.5 miles. This was a relatively easy run with not a lot of extreme elevation gain, but doing that amount of mileage in a relatively short period of time took its toll on us. Also, there was the 24 hour bug I came down with as well which made for a long day on Saturday!
I have to say that some of the vistas of the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River were unbelievable! This trek also provides views of Whiteside Mountain, a short spur trail to King's Creek Falls, as well as looks streching across the South Carolina Piedmont.
An ambitious two day trek, but completely possible. I highly recommend going at the Foothills Trail form West to East as opposed to the opposite way because the elevation seems to work in your favor. Until the next hike...
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