How long is the Foothills Trail South Carolina?

How long is the Foothills Trail South Carolina?

77 miles
The Foothills Trail, A National Recreation Trail Whether you’re looking for a day hike or planning a multi-day through-hike, the Foothills Trail offers adventures of every length and difficulty. Located in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, the trail is 77 miles long.

How long is the Bartram Trail?

about 114 miles
The entire Bartram Trail is about 114 miles in NC and GA. This is just the GA section (which is 36.5 mi, not the 34 mi that AllTrails says). Highlights include Rabun Bald, Warwoman Dell, and the area along the Chattooga.

Where is the Bartram trail located?

Bartram explored much of the territory which is now the states of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee….

Bartram Trail
Location Rabun County, Georgia and Macon County / Swain County, North Carolina, USA
Trailheads Cheoah Bald Russell Bridge near Satolah, Georgia

Is the Bartram trail open?

Area Status: Open Deep in the forest of the Chattooga River District the William Bartram Trail follows the path Mr. Bartram traversed in Georgia, and offers visitors of all ages a chance to experience and see the wilderness as this naturalist once did.

Can you bike in Foothills Park?

In Foothills Park, bikes are only allowed on paved roads, and the park roads are narrow, which make it challenging for young children to bike safely.

How many miles is the Bartram trail?

115.4 mi

Bartram Trail
Length 115.4 mi (185.7 km)
Location Rabun County, Georgia and Macon County / Swain County, North Carolina, USA
Trailheads Cheoah Bald Russell Bridge near Satolah, Georgia
Use Hiking

How many miles is the Benton MacKaye trail?

300 miles
The Benton MacKaye Trail travels through some of the most remote and beautiful backcountry in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. From Springer Mountain in Georgia, to Davenport Gap in the northeastern corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the trail runs for nearly 300 miles.

Where is the Foothills Trail in South Carolina?

The Foothills Trail stretches from its western terminus in Oconee State Park (Oconee County, SC) and extends north for 77 miles to Table Rock State Park (Pickens County, SC). In the fall of 2020, hiking enthusiast, Andrew Gleason, thru-hiked the entire Foothills Trail for the purpose of obtaining GPS locations along the way.

Are there any maps of the Foothills Trail?

Please note that while the Foothills Trail Conference has endeavored to make all maps and trail descriptions as accurate and reliable as possible, they should be considered informational only. Information regarding the degree of difficulty of trails is general and subjective.

Which is the best hiking trail in SC?

“Not only does the Foothills Trail offer a superior hiking experience (Backpacker magazine rated it as “one of the best long trails [fifty plus miles] in the country”), it also provides access to some spectacular waterfalls for sightseers and photographers….” To read the full article from the SC Wildlife Sportman’s Issue Click Here.

What are the climbs on the Foothills Trail?

While the elevation may not look as challenging as the first and last sections, there are 2-3 serious climbs including Heart Break Ridge (yes, I used the bench) and the incline following it to the east half a mile later. Lots of rivers and Lake Jocassee are great for a swim.