March 10, 2020
Pooh on weather looking dreary Three came out and were quite cheery. Grabbed our sticks, then hiked six, good enough for our outdoor fix.
East Fork to Ellicott Rock
Author Archives: Donna Furnari
Dodge Mountain to Long Mountain
Double Fork Tree, Clemson Forest
Feb 25, 2020
Five hikers set out to explore three point eight miles and thought about more. Hike was fun even though no sun. Let’s do it again and even exten’!
Table Rock
January 9, 2020
A 2982’ elevation gain was the name of this game as twenty-four came for views over mountain, dale and vast Piedmont plane. (~ 8 mi)
Clemson South
January 7, 2020
Over the hills and through the woods twelve went on a ramble today. Clouds came and threatened our fair weather gamble, eventually blue skies came to stay. (7 mi)
Blueridge Railroad & Issaqueena Falls
December 31, 2019
Twenty came out to play the last day of the year. A five mile hike and a New Year cheer!
Oconee Connector
Yellow Branch & Issaqueena Falls
December 24, 2019
Eight came out for a quick Christmas Eve hike. The falls lit up with a rainbow to our delight!
Three Forks
December 19, 2019
Fourteen were in luck, since John had his truck. Rode in and rode out, did seven miles just about.
Hidden Falls
December 5, 2019
Sixteen hiked to the fire tower and then to Hidden Falls (6.5 miles)
Laurel Branch
Thompson River
Licklog East
Jones Gap
November 7, 2019
Thirteen hiked along a free flowing mountain stream with cascades and boulders, a hiker’s true dream! Then two went to Wildcat to explore a different trail that added more forested beauty to the day as well. (6-7 mi)
Raven Cliff Falls & Gumgap
October 29, 2019
Across the ridge and through the woods to Raven Cliff we go.
Twenty-two strong we hike along and nature’s beauty is our song. (8.9 mi)
Whiteside Mountain & Devil’s Courthouse
October 24, 2019
Twenty-two took Whiteside in stride….with lots of sun….one sweet ride! Three point six to four miles in all….the start of a colorful fall!
Scaly Mountain
October 22, 2019
Delayed start, drove in the rain. Then the sun, became our gain. Twelve hiked through wet terrain Never once did they complain. (4 mi)
Moonshine and Confusion Falls
October 17, 2019
Leaves all around, seventeen hikers abound, Moonshine and Confusion Falls astound. (6.5 mi)
Winding Stairs
October 15, 2019
Nineteen saw two falls today in Sumter National Forest not far away. Secret Falls remained hidden behind leafy green but Miuka Falls made the scene. (6.8 mi)
Narrows South
October 10, 2019
Fifteen hikers made the scene. Five point six miles, peachy keen!
Jean’s Gallery
Beach Bottom Falls & Sassafras
October 8, 2019
On a misty day sixteen took a gamble, headed to Sassafras for a ramble. Went to the falls then drove to the top, hiked back down to our Chimneytop stop. (4 mi)
Rabun Bald and Reedy Branch Falls
October 3, 2019
Five came out today. Mighty fine day to hike and play. Stopped by Reedy Branch Falls along the way. Weather plumb perfect – super OK! (3.6 mi)
Four Falls DSF
October 1, 2019
Triple, High, Bridal Veil and Hooker Falls did excite.
For sixteen ramblers, they were a true delight! (7.5 mi)
Raven Cliff Falls & Gum Gap
September 26, 2018
A nice day in the seventies was missed by many. Two hikers enjoyed this day’s scenery a-plenty! (8 mi)
Cedar Rock
September 24, 2019
‘Cross Cedar Rock’s granite dome, eighteen took time to roam. Down by Little River we sat to snack, then threw on our packs and headed back. (~6.6 mi)
Panthertown East
September 19, 2019
Three falls, no wet feet, Panthertown’s, really neat! Thirteen made the scene, oh yea, pretty keen. (7.1 mi)
Chinquapin
September 17, 2019
Nine hikers pointed the way around Chinquapin today. A little hazy as you can see, but where else would we rather be! (6 mi)
Shortoff Mountain
September 12, 2019
Shortoff Mountain, not short at all Stands at 5,020 ft tall. Two overlooks gave great views for ten to see The day was plumb perfect, don’t you agree! (4 mi)
Horsepasture River
September 10, 2019 Thirteen plus six came out on this warm September day. Most saw three falls along the way. Three ventured down to Stairway, well worth the scramble, passed nary a bramble. (~5.5 mi)
Fall Outing at Pisgah
September 3-6, 2019
Blue Ridge Rambler Picnic
Whiteside Mountain
Glades Caves
Yellow Mountain
Sassafras Mountain
Panthertown
Wintergreen Falls
Reasonover
May 2, 2019
Ten shed shoes and socks, to go over the rocks. Then trekked about eight, waterfalls and flowers were great.
Whitewater to Bad Creek
April 30, 2019
Some hiked from one way, some from another. They met on the trail to say hello to each other. Nineteen was the total of hikers today. The mileage then varied, seven for those that went the whole way.
Scaly Mountain
April 25, 2019
Fifteen went high to hike about five. When we were through, some stopped for a brew.
Eastatoe Passage
April 23, 2019
Two new bridges wiped out by the storm, fourteen hiked to the first in weather quite warm. Then up to Raven Rock for a view of the lake, for total miles about 7.5 give or take.
Coldspring, Jones Gap & Tom Miller
April 18, 2019
Lucky thirteen returned to Jones Gap State Park. Water crossings, waterfalls and wildflowers galore deserve a quotation mark! (Six miles)
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.
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.
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.
Dodge Mtn to Long Mtn
January 31, 2019
Fifteen made the scene. Did nearly nine in record time.
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.
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
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.