I live in the Low Country of SC, meaning swamps and marshes. While it has its charms I am tired of alligators and quite this high a concentration of snakes and insects. I am looking for a trail with at least 20 miles where I can find reasonably safe parking at a trailhead, the right to camp along the way, and at least 500 feet of elevation. I have found numerous state parks with trails but none that are in the uplands and long enough for a multi day backpacking hike. The closest I can find to this is the AT in GA, or GSMNP, both of which are great but are also at least 6-7 hours drive away.

Does anyone know of a trail like this that is located a bit closer to the Eastern and Southern part of SC?

Check out the FDR Park in Georgia.

Wow, Bingo! Exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you so very much.