Foothills Trail, National Recreation Trail in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, United States.
The Foothills Trail extends 77 miles through diverse landscapes, connecting Table Rock State Park with Oconee State Park across state borders.
The trail network emerged in the 1980s through collaborative efforts of volunteers who established a long-distance route in the Blue Ridge region.
Multiple segments of the trail pass through former Cherokee Nation territories, preserving connections to Native American heritage in the Carolinas.
Hikers can access numerous trailheads along the route via I-85, I-26, and SC Highway 11, with entry points at Table Rock State Park and Oconee State Park.
The route intersects with the Appalachian Trail system and features numerous waterfalls, making it a recognized destination by Backpacker magazine.
Location: South Carolina
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.01290,-83.04930
Latest update: May 20, 2025 16:50
Lake Jocassee
13.2 km
Devils Fork State Park
11.4 km
Gorges State Park
12.9 km
Dry Falls
18.4 km
Turtleback Falls
11.6 km
Bridal Veil Falls
17.7 km
Rainbow Falls
11.5 km
Oconee State Park
17.1 km
Upper Whitewater Falls
3.9 km
Ellicott Rock Wilderness
4.7 km
Camp Merrie-Woode
13.4 km
Tamassee DAR School
14.7 km
Kings Creek Falls
7.7 km
Silver Run Falls
6.1 km
Glade Mountain
8 km
Church of the Good Shepherd
10 km
E. M. Backus Lodge
17.1 km
Corbin Creek Falls
4.3 km
First Presbyterian Church
14.1 km
Church of the Incarnation
14 km
Hillmont
16.7 km
Zachery-Tolbert house
9.2 km
Lake Toxaway Methodist Church
17.6 km
Thomas Grant Harbison House
13.2 km
Cabin Ben
15.7 km
Baldwin-Coker Cottage
13.4 km
Oconee Station State Historic Site
18.7 km
Oconee State Park Historic District
17.1 kmReviews
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