FHT
South Carolina, North Carolina
77Miles
5–9 daysTypical thru-hike
Beginner-friendlyExperience
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, NovBest Season
RemoteCrowds
The Foothills Trail traverses the Blue Ridge Escarpment through Oconee and Pickens counties in South Carolina and Transylvania County in North Carolina, passing several major waterfalls. It is considered one of the finest short backpacking trails in the Southeast.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 77 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Forest
- Navigation: Standard trail
- Resupply: Sparse
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Foothills Trail Conference (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Foothills Trail
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