April 18, 2019
Lucky thirteen returned to Jones Gap State Park. Water crossings, waterfalls and wildflowers galore deserve a quotation mark! (Six miles)
Coldspring, Jones Gap & Tom Miller
Category Archives: 2018-2019
Falls Creek Falls & Hospital Rock
April 16, 2019
Two waterfall crossings, beautiful views all around, a valley of Redbuds, many flowers abound. In over eight miles, several quite strenuous, Hospital Rock provided a rest and for thirteen the hike was tremendous.
Donna's Gallery
Pinnacle Mountain-West (April 11, 2019)
Eighteen hikers braved a lot of fog, trudging through a little more than six miles. Towards the end of our journey the sun finally broke through revealing massive boulders, ancient rock art and flowers galore.
April 11, 2019
Raven Cliff Falls
Twenty two hikers were all smiles as the group did more than eight miles. Our lunch spot could not have been more perfect. Sunshine warmed our faces while we enjoyed the beauty of multiple waterfalls.
April 4, 2019
Lower Whitewater and Coon Branch
April 2, 2019
Twenty-nine hikers came out today. Chestnut-sided Warbler sang along the way. “Please, please, please, pleased to meet’cha” we heard him say as we wandered along the Coon Branch way. Then we carried on another 4 miles to see the majesty of Lower Whitewater Falls. A totally blissful spring day!
Twin Falls
What a beautiful day for twenty-four to explore! Double the delight with two gorgeous waterfalls. We hiked a little over four and the group was clamoring for more. So we tacked on one more mile at Devils Fork State Park. The Oconnee Bells were out in all of their splendor.
March 28, 2019
Tennessee Rock
March 27, 2019
Twenty one came through for a fabulous view. A short but mighty trail, some satisfied with a cocktail!
Narrows North
March 21, 2019
Seventeen set forth to hike the Narrows from the North. Everyone had a blast, and afterward several stopped for a draught. (5.6 miles)
Martin Creek
March 19, 2019
A group of twenty two played under skies of blue. A hike of just under five miles produced lots of smiles.
Laurel Branch
Thirteen hiked more than eight and all agreed the day was great!
March 14, 2019
Chatooga River North from US76
Twas the twelfth day of March, creek crossing too wide, seventeen hearty hikers took it all in stride. Shoes were pulled off, we waded across cause we had a trail to hike at all costs. (6.5 m
March 12, 2019
Cane Creek
Thirteen scrambled sideways, up and down. A barefoot river crossing, caused three hikers to flee. Tree debris just made for more fun.
March 7, 2019
Hidden Falls
March 5, 2019
Twenty two heard the call of a Hidden Fall. Weather great for six point nine in all (Bill Eberling, 1/14/16)
Clemson Central
February 26, 2019
“No blossoms today,” said the trout lilies, but daffodils did abound, delighting nineteen happy hikers with smiles displayed all around. (6.5-7 mi)
Panther Creek
Nine Times
February 7, 2019
We hiked up and down Nine Times on a cloudy, winter day. Those four point five miles brought eleven smiles. Then off to Long Shoals we drove to explore some more.
Big Bend East
February 6, 2019
Large Fallen trees across path did lay. Mountain Laurel and other branches were strewn every which way. Thirty seven hikers came out today, in beautiful weather to hike and play.
Dodge Mtn to Long Mtn
January 31, 2019
Fifteen made the scene. Did nearly nine in record time.
BlueRidge RR
A Group of eight thought hiking was great. A few raindrops we had to bear, through a little over six miles, we made it through with lots of smiles.
January 29, 2019
Bald Knob on Pinnacle Mountain
January 24, 2019
Fifteen hiked the seven point five over challenging terrain- they continued to strive. On soggy creek crossings, they nearly took a dive, but prevailed in the end feeling really alive!
Four Falls Dupont State Park
January 22, 2019
Waterfall mist twinkled in frozen state on winter branches, beautiful and quite ornate. Nineteen in our merry band, hiked across this cold winter wonderland.
East Fork to Ellicott Rock from Fish Hatchery
Twenty Three hiked East Fork from the Fish Hatch-eree! The rain came early, causing all to hurry. We still managed to hike more than six miles, along beautiful rushing rapids and gently rolling trails.
January 17, 2019
Eastatoe
January 15, 2019
Quite a crew (totalled thirty two) hiked the gorge of Eastatoe. In a bit over six this group got their kicks with a creek that was incredibly showy. A dropped hiking pole caused a little scream………as we watched it travel down the stream……
Donna’s Gallery (Don’s Map)
Wattacoo
January 10, 2019
Fourteen hiked around Wattacoo, up Oil Camp Road, then some hiked around Eva Chandler HP, too. Five point five miles brought lots of smiles.
Hawkins-Laurel Valley Falls
After a misguided turn, a shotgun warning and a passenger who left and had trouble re-boarding; the Hawkins-Laurel Falls 8.5 made fifteen hikers feel alive.
January 8, 2019
Winding Stairs and Miuka Falls
Sixteen took a weather gamble to do the scheduled ramble. The hike was quite soggy, but the weather held out for all to frolik about.
January 1, 2019
Oconee Connector
December 27, 2018
Three did the connector, with Carol as the director, to complete 6 miles in all.
Rainbow JGSP
December 18, 2018
Falls and water formations galore, for the 24 of us to adore.
Licklog South
December 13, 2018
Brushy challenges across trail did abound, snow like powered sugar was sprinkled all around. Twenty-one came out today. Maybe felt a little like Benton MacKaye. (~8.5 mi)
Clemson East
December 11, 2018
Wary of black ice, we delayed our start but 15 hikers had warm hearts. Five trails we rambled seeing old mill remains, big hole, and waterfall, and yes, we had a ball. (5.1 miles over RC Edwards Trail, Big Hole Loop, Twelve Mile Loop, Vic’s Trail, Anthill Trail and Old Six Mile Highway)
Jean’s Gallery
Three Forks
LongCreek
Tallulah Gorge
November 30, 2018
From the canyon floor to top of the ridge, nineteen marveled at four great waterfalls and a suspension bridge. North Rim to South Rim, just about 4 miles in all, almost 600 stairs, let’s do it again next fall!
Round Mountain
November 27, 2018
A crisp fall day brought out twenty two, for a beautiful hike with quite the view. All the while we were hikin’ there was lots to be “lichen”. Trekked nearly six and got our Round Mountain fix.
Opossum Falls
November 23, 2018
Twelve played possum, found it awesome. Five point one-eighth miles plus more for lunch made for a happy bunch.
Table Rock
November 20, 2018
To earn a view, twenty-six hiked seven plus miles under sky of blue. Some trekked farther for glimpse of Slicking Falls and Table Rock Reservoir – a great day for all!
Tamassee Knob
November 8, 2018
There were 18 in the mob, that trekked to Tamassee Knob; Copperhead and all, it was a beautiful Fall, y’all, and we all had a ball.
Yellowbranch Falls
November 6, 2018
Three miles and five branch crossings brought smiles to all as nineteen hiked to Yellow Branch Falls.
Clemson South
November 1, 2018
Hiking Keowee Heights section of Clemson Forest brought twenty one smiles over seven miles.
Narrows South
October 30, 2018
A record group of thirty one, went to Chattooga Narrows just for fun. Over and under, atop, along side, it was quite an adventure, cannot be denied. (5.6 miles)
Lee Falls
October 25, 2018
Twenty six used their sticks, to cross the streams, en route to the waterfall of our dreams!
Big Bend North
October 23, 2018
Twenty five hikers enjoyed this beautiful 7 mile hike at Big Bend North
Panthertown South
October 18, 2018
Twenty-seven descended to the Valley’s creeks and falls, and gazed upon Panthertown’s Great Wall. Ascended up Big Green’s granitic dome, a pluton formed eons ago by magma beneath it’s tectonic home. Then back we traversed to Granny Burrell’s Falls and up to Salt Rock’s overlook, eight miles in all.
Raven Rock
October 16, 2018
Raven Rock was the game, twenty four was the score. Five miles picture perfect, all quoth evermore!
Moonshine Falls
October 9, 2018
All twenty were able to cross the cable on the way to Moonshine Falls. A delightful conclusion, a new path to Confusion 6.5 miles in all.
Whiteside Mountain
October 4, 2018
To the top of Whiteside seventeen ascended. All agreed the view was really quite splendid! Couldn’t quite find the courthouse where the devil descended. Hiked nearly four before the trek ended.
Burrells Ford
Oct 2, 2018
On a gorgeous day twenty seven hiked about five. Two falls were beautiful except for the angry hornet hive!
*****Bryson City Sept 25-28, 2018*******
Deep Creek Loop
Noland Creek
Bradley Fork
Alum Cave
Oconaluftee Visitors Center
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Fryemont Inn
Mingo Falls
Cedar Rock
Sept 20, 2018
Seventeen hiked seven miles on the trail Cedar Rock, Some went on to Caesar’s Head but only saw one hawk.
Rabun Bald
September 18, 2018
Seventeen started the hike to Rabun Bald. Fifteen went the entire way for views unequalled. (4 miles)
Thompson River
September 13, 2018
Fourteen braved temps in the eighties and miles hiked totaled seven. It was hotter than Hades but the views were from Heaven.
Gumgap and Raven Cliff Falls
September 11, 2018
Seventeen hikers got caught in a bit of rain. No worries here, the hike was great just the same. Lunch at Caesar’s Head after the hike, provided an extra unexpected delight! (6.5 miles)
Horsepasture
Sept 6 2018
Three men and twelve ladies started out on the trail. At Rainbow we added another female. Sixteen was the total, most saw all four falls. Overcast skies kept us shaded, 5.5 miles in all.
Chinquapin and Glenn Falls
Sept 4, 2018
From top of mountain to top of falls, eighteen had a ball. Took trail that was wrong, but not for long. Hiked ‘bout six, we sure got our kicks. Great day, good friends, let’s do it again.