March 28, 2024
7 did a comfortable 4+ mile hike which revealed some of the first trail flowers of spring.
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Hidden Falls
Rabun Bald
March 12, 2024
A small group ascended straight up and eased our way down a loop trail with fantastic views from the peak Have no idea why there was a ladder on the trail and, oh, and Do you DQ? Yes we did!
Dodge Mountain
Burrell’s Ford
Lick Log & Pigpen from Russell Bridge
February 29, 2024
The trail has been cleared of almost all fallen debris making for a delightful 8.5 mile hike for 4 hikers.
Rainbow Falls
Clemson South
Todd Creek
Twin Falls
Blueridge Railroad and Isaqueena Falls
Table Rock
Winding Stairs
Bartrum Trail Laurel Branch
Thompson River
Three Forks
Moonshine & Confusion Falls
Big Bend East
Chimney Gap to Sassafras
Licklog East
Raven Rock
Yellow Branch
Lower Whitewater Falls
Horsepasture River
Reasonover DSF
May 30, 2023
Five hiked 8 miles. A beutiful day presented itself for this event.
Yellow Mountain
May 25, 2023
Four enjoyed this short hike with great rewards followed by lunch at Whiteside Brewery
Hickorynut Gap
Laurel Falls to Cane Break
May 16, 2023
Eleven enjoyed doing the hike in reverse and the boat tour on Lake Jocassee
Tallulah Gorge
Glades Caves
East Fork to Ellicott Rock
Rabun Bald
Eight enjoyed the scenic views of Rabun Bald, with an additional add on down the road. We visited the Muddy Creek Falls located in the Sky Valley Community. We took advantage of a trail near the Falls which added another mile to our trek making a total of seven miles.
Bad Creek to Whitewater
Two did the posted hike in reverse. They hoped to run into other Ramblers at the midpoint but alas were the only two that enjoyed the beauty of the hike this day.
Narrows North
Nine hiked a bit over 6 miles to the Chattooga Narrows on a nice trail. A great hike on a beautiful day overall.
Twin Falls
Two hiked to the top of Twin Falls and enjoyed the water and wild flowers galore. On the return from the top, we ran into two others who started out later. We then drove to and hiked the traditional Twin Falls viewing area.
Sloan Bridge to Fish Hatchery
Eleven enjoyed a pleasant 6.6 mile hike on a beautiful spring day.
Wattacoo
Four enjoyed a beautiful spring day and hiked 4 miles in the Ashmore Heritage Preserve.
Tennessee Rock
Nine hiked the Tennessee Rock trail on Black Rock Mountain, then took the Springhouse trail to Ada Hi Falls for a total of about 4 miles.
Martin Creek
From Warwoman Dell up to Becky Branch and Martin Creek Falls, early spring flowers greeted seven hikers as if to say, “Have a Great Day!” (4 mi)
Blueridge Railroad
Clemson East
A trio trekked along on the first hike of the New Year. It was a nice five mile walk in the woods on a pleasant day.
Donna’s Gallery
Blueridge Railroad
Chinquapin and Glen Falls
May 24, 2022
A forecast change meant no rain. Hike was on to seven’s gain. Rock-hopped streams and squished thru seeps. Feet kept dry thru all those leaps. (6mi)
Lake Jocassee- Foothills Trail
May 19, 2022
Fourteen completed the hike of about 8 miles with temps around 90. The lake was quite refreshing afterward!
Big Bend East
Ellicott Wilderness NC
May 3, 2022
Eleven took a different route than normal for an 8.5 mile hike in the Ellicott’s Rock Wilderness.
Blueridge Railroad
April 12, 2022
Ten enjoyed a five mile hike on a beautiful Day with wild flowers galore.
Hawkins-Laurel
April 7, 2022
Early warbler arrivals, flowers and waterfalls made for a perfect spring day! Twelve hiked 8.5 miles along the way.
Chau Ram
March 22, 2022
Six enjoyed a beautiful morning in a beautiful park (not quite 4 miles)
Donna’s Gallery (with additions from Chris and Nancy)
Four Falls (Dupont State Forest)
Dodge Mountain to Long Mountain
March 15, 2022
Nine hiked 8.2 miles from Dodge Mountain to Long Mountain and back.
Panthertown East
March 3, 2022
Ten turned up on a gorgeous day to hike 6 miles in Panthertown. We hiked some trails that the group had not done before. Spectacular!
Narrows North
February 24, 2022
Eight hiked 5.6 miles to the Narrows on a beautiful February day.
Bald Knob on Pinnacle
February 15, 2022
.With skies of blue, seventeen enjoyed a view! (7.7 mi including spur to Mill Creek Falls, Elevation gain: 1851’)
Eastatoe
Licklog South
Todd’s Creek
Long Creek
December 23, 2021
Twas two days before Christmas and all through quiet woods, six hiked to Long Creek Falls and on the bank of Chattooga they stood. (5 mi)
Sloan Bridge to Fish Hatchery
December 21, 2021
Ten plus two pups enjoyed a 6.6 mile hike from Sloan Bridge Picnic area to Fish Hatchery on this winter solstice.
Tamassee Knob
December 14, 2021
Fifteen enjoyed gorgeous views from Tamassee Knob, hiking a bit over 4 miles total.