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.

Getting to the Byway:

Atlanta, GA

• Take Interstate 85 north to the South Carolina state line.
• The Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway begins at Exit 1, just after the welcome center.

Navigating the Byway:
* You may enter the byway from two points: Gaffney at the northern end, or just over the GA/SC border at Exit 1 at the southern end. * The byway then follows State Highway 11, which arcs over I-85 to the north.