AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway

South Carolina
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Campbell's Covered Bridge in Summer · Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Egan · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Looming majestically beyond the low Piedmont hills, the Blue Ridge escarpment thrills the mountain lover s soul. The Cherokees called these heights the Great Blue Hills of God. Following an ancient Cherokee path, this beautiful two-lane road arcs through peach orchards and villages, past Cowpens National Battlefield and over Lake Keowee.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
The Campbell Covered Bridge lies on the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway in South Carolina.
Campbell's Covered Bridge in Summer
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Egan · Photo credits
A Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway information kiosk sits outside the Peach Country roadside stand, surrounded by blooming peach trees.
Kiosk Surrounded by Peach Orchards
Public Domain. Photo supplied by Dean S. Campbell · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.