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Tennessee Rock

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Donna Furnari

March 21, 2023

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.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2022-2023

Martin Creek

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Donna Furnari
March 9, 2023

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)

Jean’s Gallery

Posted in 2022-2023

Blueridge Railroad

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Donna Furnari
February 16, 2023

Jean’s Gallery

Posted in 2022-2023

Clemson East

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Donna Furnari
January 3, 2023

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

Posted in 2022-2023

Blueridge Railroad

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Donna Furnari
December 20, 2022

Two hiked 4 miles on a chilly but pleasant morning.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2022-2023

Chinquapin and Glen Falls

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Donna Furnari

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)

Jean’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Lake Jocassee- Foothills Trail

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Donna Furnari

May 19, 2022

Fourteen completed the hike of about 8 miles with temps around 90. The lake was quite refreshing afterward!

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Big Bend East

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Donna Furnari

May 17, 2022

A lively group of nine did 7 miles just fine!

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Ellicott Wilderness NC

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Donna Furnari

May 3, 2022

Eleven took a different route than normal for an 8.5 mile hike in the Ellicott’s Rock Wilderness.

Donna’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Blueridge Railroad

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Donna Furnari

April 12, 2022

Ten enjoyed a five mile hike on a beautiful Day with wild flowers galore.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Hawkins-Laurel

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Donna Furnari

April 7, 2022

Early warbler arrivals, flowers and waterfalls made for a perfect spring day! Twelve hiked 8.5 miles along the way.

Jean’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Chau Ram

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Donna Furnari

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)

Posted in 2021-2022

Four Falls (Dupont State Forest)

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Donna Furnari

March 17, 2022

Thirteen hiked in Dupont on St Patty’s Day (7 miles)

Chris’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Dodge Mountain to Long Mountain

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Donna Furnari

March 15, 2022

Nine hiked 8.2 miles from Dodge Mountain to Long Mountain and back.

Jean’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Panthertown East

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Donna Furnari

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!

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Narrows North

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Donna Furnari

February 24, 2022

Eight hiked 5.6 miles to the Narrows on a beautiful February day.

Michael’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Bald Knob on Pinnacle

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Donna Furnari

February 15, 2022

.With skies of blue, seventeen enjoyed a view! (7.7 mi including spur to Mill Creek Falls, Elevation gain: 1851’)

Donna’s Gallery

Jean’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Eastatoe

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Donna Furnari

February 10, 2022

Fourteen hiked 5.5 miles

Thom’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Licklog South

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Donna Furnari

February 8, 2022

Ten scrambled over and under downed trees and brush for 8.5 miles.

Thom’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Todd’s Creek

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Donna Furnari

January 20, 2021

Rebecca’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Long Creek

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Donna Furnari

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)

Jean’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Sloan Bridge to Fish Hatchery

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Donna Furnari

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.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Tamassee Knob

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Donna Furnari

December 14, 2021

Fifteen enjoyed gorgeous views from Tamassee Knob, hiking a bit over 4 miles total.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Big Rock Mountain

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Donna Furnari

December 9, 2021

Three was the magic number for hikers this week. This trio hiked about 6 miles and saw the Sphinx rock.

Susan’s photos

Posted in 2021-2022

Coldspring, Bill Kimball, Jones Gap

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Donna Furnari

December 7, 2021

A trio of hikers decided to try the Bill Kimball trail and were rewarded with huge granite walls, hiking about 8 miles in all.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Winding Stairs & Miuka Falls

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Donna Furnari

December 2, 2021

Thirteen hiked about 7 miles. Most finished up the afternoon at the Garage Taproom.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Yellow Branch

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Donna Furnari

November 25, 2021

Eight enjoyed a nice 4 mile hike to Yellow Branch before our Thanksgiving dinner.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Eastatoe Passage

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Donna Furnari

November 23, 2021

Nine crossed the 2 new bridges on the Eastatoe Passage trail, two at a time. This not quite 5 mile hike required repositioning cars.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Long Creek

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Donna Furnari

November 9, 2010

Thirteen Ramblers enjoyed a gorgeous fall day on this four mile hike. We met a lovely couple from Israel early on and they joined our group for most of the hike.

Donna’s Gallery

Carol’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Virginia Creeper Trail

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Donna Furnari

October 7, 2021

Though off to a rainy and muddy start, several ramblers biked 34 miles on the Virginia Creeper Trail. The afternoon was beautiful and everyone dried out having good stories to tell and laugh about.

Donna and Susan’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Grayson Highlands State Park

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Donna Furnari

October 6, 2021

Fourteen hiked 6 miles on the Rhododendron and Appalachian Trails. The three wild ponies were the highlight of a very special hike.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Hungry Mother State Park

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Donna Furnari

October 5, 2021

Fourteen hiked 4 miles. Although everyone got quite wet, it was fun. Hair dryers do a pretty good job of drying wet shoes.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Panthertown West

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Donna Furnari

Sept 30, 2021

6 hikers; 6.5 miles

Jane’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Cedar Rock

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Donna Furnari

September 28, 2021

9 Hikers; 6.5 miles

Jane’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Moonshine and Confusion Falls

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Donna Furnari
September 23, 2021

Sixteen hiked to the cable crossing, fourteen continued on to Moonshine and Confusion Falls on a picture perfect hiking day!

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Horsepasture River

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Donna Furnari

September 14, 2021

Eleven hiked the Horsepasture River on a “Gorges” day. A total of 5.5 miles and lots of smiles.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2021-2022

Short Off Mountain

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Donna Furnari

May 27, 2021

Eight hightailed it to Highlands to beat the heat and hike a pleasant 4 miles. Light purple was the color of the day for hiking shirts.

Donna’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Cedar Rock

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Donna Furnari

May 25, 2021

Five enjoyed a beautiful 6.5 mile hike with cooler temps in Dupont Forest. We enjoyed watching the bikers walk their bikes across the water while we lunched.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Chinquapin and Glen Falls

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Donna Furnari

May 13, 2021

Eight trekked up Chinquapin and down to Glen Falls. What started out as a chilly morning for mid May, turned into a beautiful day to hike about 5 miles.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Rainbow Falls JGSP

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Donna Furnari

May 11, 2021

Sixteen hikers spent a beautiful day hiking to Rainbow Falls in Jones Gap State Park. Low water allowed for crossing the falls for lunch on the other side. The trek was 5 miles total out and back.

Donna’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Bald Knob Pinnacle Mountain

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Donna Furnari

April 29, 2021

Nine hiked Pinnacle Mountain to Bald Knob on a beautiful and windy day. Round trip including the spur to Mill Creek Falls was about 8 miles.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Big Bend North

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Donna Furnari

March 30, 2021

Twelve hiked about 8 along the beautiful Chattooga.

Donna’a Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Rabun Bald

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Donna Furnari

March 11, 2021

Nine hiked 4 miles and finished with a visit to Curahee Brewing.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Ellicott Rock from Bullpen

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Donna Furnari

March 2, 2021

Donna’s Gallery (with additions from Paul and Michael)

Posted in 2020–2021

Glades Caves

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Donna Furnari

February 25, 2021

Becky’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Raven Cliff Falls

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Donna Furnari

December 3, 2020

Donna’s Gallery

Rich’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Chattooga North

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Donna Furnari

December 1, 2020

Rich’s Gallery (with additions from Carol)

Posted in 2020–2021

Winding Stairs, Miuka Falls, and Secret Falls

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Donna Furnari

November 24, 2020

Michael’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Opossum Creek Falls

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Donna Furnari

November 19, 2020

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Lee Falls

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Donna Furnari

November 17, 2020

Michael’s Gallery

Donnas Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Oconee Connector & Station Cove Falls

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Donna Furnari

November 12, 2020

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Martin Creek

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Donna Furnari

November’s 5, 2020

Eleven hiked 5 miles

Donna’s Gallery

Bob’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Tallulah Gorge

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Donna Furnari

October 27, 2020

Fourteen hiked about 4 doing 1099 stairs in all!

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Table Rock

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Donna Furnari

October 8, 2020

Donna’s Gallery

Olga’s Gallery

Thirteen plus one hiked about 8 give or take.

Posted in 2020–2021

Thompson River

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Donna Furnari

October 6, 2020

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Cane Creek

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Donna Furnari

October 1, 2020

Nine hiked 4 miles on a seldom used trail.

Michael’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Hidden Falls & Long Mountain

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Donna Furnari

September 22, 2020

Thirteen hiked 6.1 miles.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Eastatoe

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Donna Furnari

September 15, 2020

Twelve hiked 5.8 miles

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Bearwallow Mountain & Trombatore Trails

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Donna Furnari

September 8, 2020

Jean’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

2020 Fall Outing – Bryson City

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Donna Furnari

22 Blueridge Ramblers and friends had a wonderful time hiking, eating, singing, laughing, enjoying nature and getting to know one another better.

Tuesday September 8

Wednesday September 9

Thursday September 10

Friday September 11

Posted in 2020–2021

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Hike plans and photos are regularly updated, posted, and continuously available on this site. Expect weekly hike plans to be posted by Sunday evening and updated, if needed, by 7AM on the day of each hike.

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