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)