Parks in Walhalla, South Carolina

A challenging three-day journey around the north end of Lake Jocassee. Scenic waterfalls, steep-sided river gorges, lush vegetation, and solitude are among the attractions of the Jocassee Gorges. T... More on Trails

Great trip! We did it in May, so the foliage obscured any mountaintop view More on Trails

Half a day's hike to an observation deck overlooking beautiful Lower Whitewater Falls and a walk through a virgin forest area alongside the Whitewater River. This area teems with wildlife. Raccoons... More on Trails

Lower Whitewater Falls was beautiful. The trails in Duke's preserve are ve More on Trails

A long 3-day backpacking trip, offering waterfalls and the majestic beauty of the Whitewater and Chattooga rivers. This segment of the Foothills Trail is described east to west, beginning at the no... More on Trails

I really enjoyed this section of trail! The climb to Upper Whitewater is a More on Trails

A pleasant, easy walk through a forest filled with rhododendron and mountain laurel. The Trail passes Miuka Falls, one of the state's most impressive cascades. This is a great mountain hike for beg... More on Trails

An easy well marked trail. Except for the trail head. Some one had taken th More on Trails

This most southwestern section of the Foothills Trail starts at one of South Carolinas oldest state parks, a destination in its own right. Oconee State Park makes for a good jumping off point, whet... More on Trails

We hiked this segment the other way (Burrells Ford to Oconee) in early Marc More on Trails

A day's worth of excellent mountain hiking opportunities in a very popular state park. Oconee offers brilliant fall colors, spectacular views from Tamassee Knob the remains of a historic waterwheel... More on Trails

Trail was clearly marked and not very difficult to hike. The falls were a More on Trails

A long day hike in the elicit rock Wilderness Area along the ridges and through the coves of Fork Mountain, finishing along the Chattooga River. This hike through the Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area ... More on Trails

We hiked the Bad Creek Trail that is referred to in the Fork Mountain Trail More on Trails

An easy day hike through beautiful rhododendron and mountain laurel glens to the Chattooga River and powerful Big Bend Falls. This trail connects the Winding Stairs Trail and Cherry Hill Recreation Area with the Chattooga and Foothills ... More on Trails

Inscription. " Garden of the Gods: ", Gateway: to the, Blue Ridge: , Erected by Walhalla Civil League. , Location. 34° 45.833′ N, 83° 3.585′ W. Marker is in Walhalla, South Carolina, in Oconee County. Marker ... More on HMDB

This slice of the Foothills Trail is composed of several diverse landscapes. Leave Burrells Ford and ascend Medlin Mountain on the edge of the Ellicott Rock Wilderness. The Medlin Mountain section of the Foothills Trail is part of ... More on Trails