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Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway

Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway is a State Scenic Byway in South Carolina. Within South Carolina it covers roughly 120 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.

SC-11 curves along the foot of the Blue Ridge across the upstate of South Carolina, through peach orchards and past the granite dome of Table Rock. The route gives access to a string of state parks and waterfalls, including Caesars Head and the high country around Lake Jocassee. Spring peach blossoms and autumn color make it a popular seasonal drive.

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What is a State Scenic Byway?

State Scenic Byways are roads a state has formally recognized for their scenic, natural, historic or cultural value — each state's own curated collection of drives worth taking slowly.

Where to Stay along Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway

7 campgrounds and RV parks sit within about 5 miles of Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway.

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