Beginning at Oconee State Park | The Foothills Trail 2024

Join us as we hike the Foothills Trail, a 76.2 mile trail from Oconee State Park to Table Rock State Park. The trail runs along the North Carolina/South Carolina border, and has a variety of unique terrain. It also has the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi, and one of only two temperate rainforests in the lower 48 states.
Day 1
Oconee State Park to Simms Field Campsite
11 miles
1,714/1,666 ascent/descent
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BACKPACKING GEAR I USE ⬇️⛺️
Big Three-
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60: www.gossamergear.com/products...
Gossamer Gear “The Two” Tent: www.gossamergear.com/products...
Hammock Gear Econ Burrow: hammockgear.com/economy-burro...
Sleep System-
Thermarest NeoAir NXT: bit.ly/3tHcmou
Sea to Summit Reactor Liner: bit.ly/3SyjCNJ
Hikeventure Pillow: a.co/d/7wGCRgQ
Cooking/Water-
Toaks 750mL Pot: bit.ly/3Qz0Tik
MSR pocket rocket deluxe: bit.ly/3Qz0Tik
Titanium Spork: bit.ly/476O8T7
Katadyn BeFree: bit.ly/49Apwnq
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Clothes-
Baleaf joggers: a.co/d/6yqbnhA
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Darn tough socks: bit.ly/3uesDkT
Injinji Toe Liner socks: bit.ly/3sufW4Z
ExOfficio underwear: a.co/d/5Vw0E8T
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Outdoor Research Gloves: bit.ly/3vcImkR
AT Buff: bit.ly/49xvCVx
REI XeroDry GTX Rain Jacket: bit.ly/3SAwdzS
Shoes-
HOKA Speedgoat 5 (Trail runners): bit.ly/3SBarMk
Merrell Moab Mid Boots: bit.ly/3MCEDTK
Electronics-
Anker Powerbank: bit.ly/47OYJSX
Garmin In-Reach Mini: bit.ly/3FWhmbl
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp: a.co/d/5EuznUO
Double wall USB block: a.co/d/8A4Y4EK
Flextail Mini Air Pump: a.co/d/2qKZJMr
Toiletries/Bathroom:
Dr. Bronners Soap: bit.ly/3QF55gs
UL Trowel: bit.ly/3SD7WJr
Kula Cloth: bit.ly/40yFyu9
Extras-
Kahtoola Microspikes: alnk.to/9T5Mp6g
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Shoulder Pocket: bit.ly/43tMity
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Leki Jannu Poles: bit.ly/40A47GY
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[@frankjackson1918]

YAY! Gabi is back on trail!

[@olddudeonthetrail72]

Oh, I didn't know you'd have a crew, cool. Yeah, I hate seeing unburied TP. I never saw it on that trail, but I did see garbage in the fire rings. Simms Field is also where I camped the first night.

[@movinfawward]

Very cool that you are getting to hike the FHT. Enjoy the waterfalls! Crush the stairs! Crossing fingers for you to have good weather. I love Sims Field, with the river to lull you to sleep.

[@gabicerrahikes]

Waterfalls were very cool! SO many stairs hahahah. The campsite was awesome

[@richardthorne2804]

Looks like a great trip. I can’t wait to see your trip when you come out to the Wind River Range in Wyoming 🎉😂❤

[@gabicerrahikes]

Can't wait!

[@richardross7219]

Nice video. Learn how to relax and put yourself to sleep. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

[@gabicerrahikes]

Thank you, I will

[@susietopspin]

Melatonin and a mini bottle of wine is guaranteed to put me to sleep.😂. Enjoy your journey and happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@gabicerrahikes]

You and me both! And thanks!

[@ihikeporkies]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@gabicerrahikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@AustinsADV]

Hey Gabi, nice video! Happy to see you have a great group to hike with! Looks like you are off to a great start with that honey bun, luxury trail conditions, and a beautiful campsite by the river. Look forward to following along. 😊

[@gabicerrahikes]

Yes great trail conditions! And it was a luxury way to hike the trail with help from an AT buddy

[@paddle_hike]

Brings me great memories of my FHT journey. Same way (OSP to TRSP) I stopped a bit after Licklog on day 1 ...on the beach (Sandy beach campsite) It's fun to see the same trail but different at the same time.

[@gabicerrahikes]

That is awesome!

[@lynnefinley4100]

Glad you’re enjoying our upstate. (I moved from Stamford, CT to Greenville, SC in ‘82. Yes, before you were born! Don’t rub it in. 🤣)

[@gabicerrahikes]

Oh wow! It’s been beautiful

[@1z1zmike]

You could do a body scan or spend time meditating?🙂🙏