Foothills Trail — Whitewater Falls to Bad Creek
The most dramatic 25-mile section of the 77-mile Foothills Trail from Whitewater Falls — the highest waterfall east of the Rockies — through the Jocassee Gorges with cascading rivers and old-growth forest.
Route overview
- Region
- South Carolina, United States
- Distance
- 25 miles
- Elevation gain
- 5,500 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 3 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
A permit is required; confirm current rules with the official land manager.
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