Foothills Trail Thru Hike

Foothills Trail Thru Hike
Saturday June 21 - Sunday June 29
Oconee State Park (South Caroline) 77 miles to Table Rock State Park (South Carolina)
This trail has long been on my bucket list and at 77 miles even though I am a section hiker I believe this can be done in a week. My plan is to leave Williamsburg around 5AM on June 21 and drive to Table Rock State Park in time to get a 3PM shuttle to Oconee State Park. There is a daily fee to park which was $5 and will need to confirm as well as register my vehicle. Obviously if I have another driver going we can shuttle ourselves with paying parking fees at both state parks. Arriving at Oconee I plan to hike just a few miles and camp for the night. The next day Sunday June 22 I will begin a 7 day backpacking trip on the Foothills Trail with an arrival date of the afternoon of Saturday 28. Will load up the truck and drive to Greenville, South Carolina stop at a motel to clean up and get a good nights rest heading home on Sunday the 29. If I make really great time which I am not anticipating I could arrive a day early at Table Rock and then return a day early.
Please note the following:

• I am driving my truck and I can carry three people besides myself. Any more sign up they will have to have a driver
• I have maps. I use FarOut and it is on their site. Go to the Foothills Trail Conservancy web site and familiarize yourself with this trail before you decide to hike it. You can also get maps and a guide book from them.
• This trail does not have any shelters or privies. There may be one resupply point but I would not count on it so pack accordingly. I do not mind sharing my water filter but you need to pack everything for meals as well as sleeping and hiking.
• Water should not be a problem on this hike.
• This is not a good trip for first time backpackers nor for children.
• I go regardless of weather. Check either state park for weather to get an idea what to expect.
• I practice Leave No Trace
• For the shuttle there will be a cost and I am working on getting that tied down.
• Costs: I expect anyone riding with me to split equally the cost for gas and parking and shuttle. You will also need to pay for your one night motel stay on the way back and of course any personal expenses.
• You are responsible for making all arrangements if you have to leave the trail early.
• I encourage you to call me if you have any questions and you must call me if you plan to go on this trip.

Mark J Wenger AIA
Mark J Wenger Architects
105 Thorpe's Parish
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
948-529-0043