Estatoe - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Estatoe
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Nearby Town:	Pickens
Rating:
Directions:	From the intersection of Highway 11 and 178, take 178 toward Rosman, NC. You will wind up the mountain and after several miles you will come to a very sharp left turn onto a gravel/dirt road. This is also the parking area for one of trailheads for the Foothills Trail.
Total Hike Distance:	5.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Parking Lot
Trails Used:	Estatoe
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers
Management:	None
Contact Information:	Possibly Pickens County tourism
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	From the parking area walk up the dirt road to you get to a gate on the left. Go around the gate and follow the trail. There is one place the trail is questioned and there is a wooden stand with map to make sure you are going the correct way. The hike is mainly down hill. So the return trip is more strenuous. There are several nice camping spots along the river. Estatoe was the cherokee word for the Carolina Parakeet.