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Foothills National Recreation Trail
This trail covers about 100 miles, including spur and loop trails linking Oconee State Park with Table Rock State Park via Whitewater Falls, the highest waterfall in the east. The trail crosses numerous rivers. The terrain varies drastically from extremely steep ravines to relatively moderate portions. A detailed guide for the trail may be purchased at the Andrew Pickens District Office on Highway 28.
Printable guide and vicinity map
An overview of the Foothills National Recreation Trail and its access points can be found online at foothillstrail.org.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | All year. Consult weather reports espcially in Winter. |
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| Restrictions: | Primitive camping is allowed, but campsites must be greater than 50 feet from streams and trails, and greater than .25 miles from roads. Fallen trees and occasional undergrowth may present some problems. Always leave your itinerary with someone you know. Keep alert for venomous snakes, poisonous plants and stinging insects. |
General Information
Directions: Many easy access points exist. A popular one on the Andrew Pickens District is at Winding Stairs Road. Take Highway 107 north of the ranger station for about ten miles. At the parking lot pull off and enter the trail at the stairs (to go east) or across the highway (to go west).Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | More to Most Difficult |
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Backpacking
Alerts & Warnings
- Wambaw Cycle Trail south loop now open
- Closures on Francis Marion Nat'l Forest (Wambaw Trail, Litchfield/Lottie bridges
- Candy Branch Rifle closed until further notice
- Emergency Bridge Closure off Forest Service Rd. 251H
- Long Cane district office reopening in new location
- Check the Call Before You Haul hotline before riding our OHV trails
- FSR 376 Asias Branch Road closed on Enoree Ranger District
- FSR 374 (Hunting Fork Rd) closed
- America the Beautiful passes unavailable at Supervisor's & Long Cane offices
- Damaged bridges along the Enoree Passage of Palmetto Trail; exercise caution
- Please be aware of open well hazards on Sumter National Forest
- Enoree Ranger District Rifle Range Cleaning Schedule
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