June 30, 2020
Thank’s Michael for showing up to photograph the event!
Category Archives: 2019-2020
Waldrop Falls
Scaly Mountain
June 4, 2020
Four enjoyed the flowers and view and hiked a bit over five before we were through.
Horsepasture River
June 2, 2020
Thirteen hiked six miles. Beautiful waterfalls and lots of smiles.
Cane Break & Lake Jocassee
Panthertown East May 14, 2020
5 hikers hiked 8 miles with lots of smiles. The rare painted trilliums were a sight to behold.
Long Creek May 12, 2020
WATTACOO MAY 7, 2020
After getting turned away from Jones Gap State park, five hearty hikers decided to hike nearby Wattacoo in Ashmore Heritage Preserve. Hiked a moderate 4.5 miles, but all left with tons of smiles.
Coldspring, Jones Gap and Tom Miller
Five hikers experienced beautiful foliage, stunning waterfalls and orange salamanders. These beautiful salamanders are young eastern newts. They are called Red Efts at the juvenile stage.
Bear Cove & Big Rock Mountain
Chau Ram
March 17, 2020
Five intrepid hikers stretched their legs and saw spirals of frog eggs. The small group of hikers was just fine in this Covid-19 time.
Chattooga River
March 12, 2020
Thirteen were thrilled to have a break from the rain. Six miles with some scrambling though none could complain.
East Fork to Ellicott Rock
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.
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’!
Medlin Mountain to Burrell’s Ford
February 4, 2020
Fourteen hikers set out under cloudy skies to do over 9.5 miles. Beautiful views of the Cahatooga River and Spoonauger Falls filled all of us with plenty of smiles.
Eastatoe
January 30, 2020
Twelve hikers hiked 5.5 miles, averaging easy to moderate. A beautiful hike lead to a pristine mountain gorge, falls, and bold stream that supports native Rainbow Trout.
Lower Whitewater Falls from Bad Creek
1/26/20
Nineteen hikers hiked 6.5 under sunny skies. Water was plentiful in the river and waterfall.
Yellow Branch
January 23, 2020
11 hikers hiked four miles under sunny skies. Beautiful Isaqueena Falls never disappoints!!
Twin Falls
January 21, 2020
Cold temperatures could not keep 14 eager hikers away. Under sunny skies, all enjoyed 4 miles of trails with views of an old logging railroad and beautiful twin falls.
Hawkins- Laurel
January 16, 2020
Twenty-two hikers hiked over 8.5 miles under sunny skies. Seven bridge crossings, bold streams and two beautiful waterfalls made for a delightful day.
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)
Wattacco
January 2, 2020
Eight hikers braved the cold ti hike 5 miles in the Ashmore Heritage Preserve.
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.
Round Mountain
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
Raven Rock
November 21, 2019
Seven hikers did 6.5 miles at Raven Rock with an extension onto the Palmetto Trail.
Long Creek
Big Bend East
November 19, 2019
Large fallen trees no longer on path did lay. New bridge helped twenty-six hikers cross shallow ravine along the way. Another beautiful day to hike and play. (6.8 mi)
Tamassee Knob
November 12, 2019
After a rain-delayed start, eight hikers did depart along trail with glorious fall hues enveloped under sky of blue. (4 mi)
Big Rock Summit in Nine Times Forrest
November 14, 2019
Eighteen explored new trails, backtracked once, no more fails. Met Wes Cooler, Nine Times is his game. He helped set our hearts for the area aflame. (5.5 mi)
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)
Opossum Falls 11/05/2019
Twenty three hikers enjoyed a beautiful day hiking 5 miles along the Chattooga River and Opossum Falls.
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
