
February 14, 2019
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.
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.
January 31, 2019
Fifteen made the scene. Did nearly nine in record time.
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
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!
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.
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
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)
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.
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
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
December 27, 2018
Three did the connector, with Carol as the director, to complete 6 miles in all.
December 18, 2018
Falls and water formations galore, for the 24 of us to adore.
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)
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
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!
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.
Twelve played possum, found it awesome. Five point one-eighth miles plus more for lunch made for a happy bunch.
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!
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.
Three miles and five branch crossings brought smiles to all as nineteen hiked to Yellow Branch Falls.
Hiking Keowee Heights section of Clemson Forest brought twenty one smiles over seven miles.
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)
Twenty six used their sticks, to cross the streams, en route to the waterfall of our dreams!
Twenty five hikers enjoyed this beautiful 7 mile hike at Big Bend North
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 was the game, twenty four was the score. Five miles picture perfect, all quoth evermore!
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.
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.
On a gorgeous day twenty seven hiked about five. Two falls were beautiful except for the angry hornet hive!
Deep Creek Loop
Noland Creek
Bradley Fork
Alum Cave
Oconaluftee Visitors Center
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Fryemont Inn
Mingo Falls
Seventeen hiked seven miles on the trail Cedar Rock, Some went on to Caesar’s Head but only saw one hawk.
Seventeen started the hike to Rabun Bald. Fifteen went the entire way for views unequalled. (4 miles)
Fourteen braved temps in the eighties and miles hiked totaled seven. It was hotter than Hades but the views were from Heaven.
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)
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.
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.