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Foothills Trail, Gum Gap Segment

Greenville South Carolina Hikes

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Foothills Trail, Gum Gap Segment - Greenville South Carolina Hikes

A day-long hike to the highest point in South Carolina, with great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This hike is easy to moderate for about 75 percent of its length and tremendously arduous for the balance. You walk through a portion of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, including Watson Heritage Preserve, then pass through Gum Gap and follow the North Carolina border, finally climbing Sassafras Mountain, the highest mountain in South Carolina. This trail is easier from west to east, but only slightly. At the western end, there are sharp ascents and descents in both directions.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Greenville
Length: 24 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: Day hike
Season: Year-round.
Trailhead Elevation: 3,000 feet
Top Elevation: 3,500 feet
Local Contacts: Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, Caesar's Head State Park, 8155 Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC 29635; (864) 836-6115.
Local Maps: Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area map, available at Caesar's Head State Park; Table Rock and Eastatoe Gap USGS quads
Topo Map: Foothills Trail, Gum Gap Segment Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking South Carolina Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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mikensalem Rating:
Date of Trip: 4/17/2009
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This trail mostly follows mostly old road beds in fair shape until the Sass…

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    Mostly sunny this morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

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    Cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

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    Rain. Highs around 50. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

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    Rain. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking South Carolina
Hiking South Carolina

by John Clark & John Dantzler (Falcon Publishing)

This guide features over 60 of South Carolina's best hikes. Included are day hikes & multi-day excu…

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