Foothills Trail Loop
11.8 mi
Distance
5 hrs 30 min
Time
terrain
1,842 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult out and back trail to Chimneytop Gap Access in South Carolina.
This trail goes by Chimneytop Gap, Sassafras Mountain, and Sassafras viewpoint.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Sassafras 9.25 Mile Hike
Great hike! The uphill was extremely strenuous and busted my ass big time. The Carolina Outdoor Society hikers were Robert,Kathy and Al who provided great support, humor and companionship. Not much bird life but one wildflower - Robin's Plantain. The view going up Saassafras and on top were awesome! Looking forward to more hikes! Now for the Ibuprofen drip!
Sassafras 9.25 Mile Hike
Great hike! The uphill was extremely strenuous and busted my ass big time. The Carolina Outdoor Society hikers were Robert,Kathy and Al who provided great support, humor and companionship. Not much bird life but one wildflower - Robin's Plantain. The view going up Saassafras and on top were awesome! Looking forward to more hikes! Now for the Ibuprofen drip!
Sassafras Mountain - South Carolina
This trail is in great condition! I know a lot of the previous comments mentioned it being steep it is for some but this day was epic! Lots of good hard climb and flats that got super flat.. the top is awesome, South Carolina done good! The run down was perfecto! A few roots for the eyeballs but fast 💨
Laurel Valley to Sassafras 12/29/20 3:35:13 PM
Sunset and Moon rise night hike. Thus was an amazing experience!! Facing west the sun was setting blood red and facing east the moon was rising out of the clouds. Then we hiked back to hwy 178 in the dark only using red & green light.
Laurel Valley to Sassafras
Rain on the way down, used a poncho and it was decent!
AND saw a rattlesnake at the top!!
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