Sassafras Mountain


Hike Number: 532

Area Location: South Carolina

Trailhead Location: US 178 & Foothills Trail

Trailend Location: same

Hike Type: In and Out

Hiking Distance (miles): 9

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Range: 1,650 / 3,554

Total Elevation Gain: 2,380

Total Elevation Descent: 2,380

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0532.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0532.pdf

Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0532.gpx

Trail Description: Follow Foothills Trail from US 178 to Sassafras Mountain and return. From park lot at US 178, trail crosses bridge, then turns left.:-)

Topos: Eastatoe Gap

Special Features: Foothills Trail

Flower Season: April

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: Cracker Barrel, I-26 exit 53

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 142

Driving Directions: I-26 E to US 25 S to SC 11 W to US 178 N to trailhead just over bridge 0.9 mls north of Rocky Bottom. Park lot is on west (left) side of US 178.

Notes: Good winter hike due to low elevation; some views when leaves are off trees.

Hike History: A0701; A1001 (cancelled)