Are dogs allowed on Foothills Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Foothills Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Foothills Trail?

No, Foothills Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Foothills Trail?

Foothills Trail is rated difficult. It is 72.3 miles long with 20,741 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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DifficultPoint to Point

South Carolina

Foothills Trail

Pickens, South Carolina

72.3 mi

Distance

20,741 ft

Elev. Gain

31h 5m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The route shown on this page is not the best for backpacking the Foothills Trail, which starts in Oconee State Park. If you're looking for a typical route, please search AllTrails. The trail can be started at Table Rock State Park and finished at the west end. There are multiple trailheads for this route.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:343 ft

Max:1,071 ft

6,322 ft

6,141 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.