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Category Archives: 2020–2021

LickLog South

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

June 1, 2021

Six hikers hiked 8.5 miles on trails that were slightly overgrown. Quite the obstacle course over fallen trees. We even saw an eastern milk snake who had no interest in moving out of the way.

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

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

Jocassee Boat Trip to Hilliard Falls

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

May 20, 2021

Fourteen hikers hiked just under 8 miles on our annual Jocassee Boat Trip which took us to beautiful Hilliard Falls. Always a delight, this is a good way to close out another hiking season.

Karen’s Gallery

Michael’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Whiteside Mountain and Devil’s Courthouse

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

May 18, 2021

Eight hikers hiked 4 miles on the scenic Whiteside Mountain and Devil’s Courthouse. It was an absolutely perfect day until one of our hikers suffered a fall which resulted in a broken arm. Thank goodness we had a hiking physician with us!

Karen’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

Lake Russell

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

May 6, 2021

9 hikers trekked over 6 miles around beautiful Lake Russell. We saw beautiful wildflowers, plenty of turtles basking in the sun and even a water snake. A lovely day for sure.

Karen’s Gallery

Donna’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

Blueridge RR

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

April 27, 2021

Fifteen hikers trekked a little over 5 miles exploring the tunnels of the Blueridege Railroad path. We added on a new loop today with part of the palmetto trail.

Michael’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Burrell’s Ford

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

April 22, 2021

Fourteen hikes trekked 4.5 miles viewing two beautiful waterfalls under glorious blue skies.

Donna’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Licklog East

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak
April 20, 2021

Seventeen hikers went 6 miles through beautiful mountain laurels and along the Chatooga River. Viewed the lovely Licklog and Pegpen falls.

Karen’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Scaly Mountain

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

April 15, 2021

Eight hikers did a little over four miles under sunny skies. Delighful views from the Osage overlook

Karens’ Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Falls Creek Falls and Hospital Rock in Jones Gap State Park

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

April 13, 2021

Eight hikers started out doing the very challenging Hospital Rock trail. Two needed to return early with a very tired pup in tow. Those that completed the whole hike were rewarded with beautiful views.

Karen’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Panthertown South

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

Fifteen hikers hiked a little more than six miles through the beautiful Panthertown forest. We got lost only once and took a downhill shortcut back to the cars. A great day overall!

APRIL 6, 2021

Rich’s Gallery

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

Cold Spring, Jones Gap and Tom Miller

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

March 23, 2021

Thirteen hikers enjoyed 6 miles of beautiful trails and captivating waterfalls. Natures splendor at its best.

Donna’s Gallery

Micheal’s 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

Nine Times/Long Shoals Park

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak
February 23, 2021

14 hikers trekked up Nine Times Preserve and finished off a lovely day with a lunch spot at Long Shoals Roadside park. Nature at its best while we watched tadpoles observing from egg sacs,

Karens Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Dodge Mountain

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

February 16, 2021

Eighteen hikers trekked 8.5 miles through Long Mountain Valley on our way to Dodge Mountain.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Sloan Hatchery

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

February 9, 2021

Twelve hikers enjoyed 6.5 miles on the FT to Fish Hatchery Road

Karen’s Gallery

Michael’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Three Forks

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

February 4, 2021

Fourteen hikers had a lovely day hiking 7.5 miles under sunny skies.

Donna’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Panthertown East

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

February 2, 2021

10 hikers braved the cold weather and hiked 8 miles in Panthertown forest.

Rich’s Gallery

Carol’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Big Bend East

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

January 28, 2021

Big Bend East in all of its glory.

Donna’s Galley

Posted in 2020–2021

Four Falls Triple, High, Bridal Veil and Hooker Falls in Dupont State Park

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

January 26, 2021

Twenty hikers hiked 7.5 miles enjoying four splendid waterfalls in Dupont State Park

Karen’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Todd Creek

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

January 21, 2021

Nine hikers had a pleasant hike in the Experimental Forest in Clemson

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Horsepasture River

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

January 19, 2021

Seventeen hikers trekked along the beautiful hosepasture river and enjoyed 3 wonderful waterfalls.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Twin Falls

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

January 14, 2021

13 hikers had multiple views of amazing whitewater twin falls.

Rich’s Gallery

Karen’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Hawkins- Laurel

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Karen Balcerzak

1/5/20

16 Hikers hiked 8.5 miles under sunny skies. 2 beautiful waterfalls and 7 creek crossings made for a delightful day.

Karen’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Lower Whitewater

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak
December 22, 2020

Fifteen hikers hiked 6 miles on a glorious day. Whitewater Falls never disappoints.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Licklog and Pigpen Falls

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak
12/17/2020

Ten hikers hiked 8.5 miles under sunny skies at licklog and pigpen falls.

Rich’s Gallery

Bob’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Jones Gap

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak
12/15/2020

Fifteen hikers enjoyed a cold, sunny day at Jones Gap State park.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Tamassee Knob

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak
12/10/2020

Eighteen hikers enjoyed beautiful vistas at Oconee State Park.

Bob’s Gallery

Donna’s Gallery

Rich’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Round Mountain

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak

12/8/2020

Thirteen hikers hiked on a beautiful day 5.5 miles

Bob’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

Yellow Branch Falls

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak
November 3, 2020

Eleven Hikers, plus 1 four legged friend, trekked 3.5 miles to Yellow Branch Falls.

Carol’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

Raven Rock and Palmetto Trail

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak
October 13, 2020

Carol’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Clemson Central

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak
October 20, 2020

Maxi’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Chau Ram

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak

October 22, 2020

Ten hikers enjoyed 4 miles on a beautiful day Chau Ram County Park.

Donna’s Gallery

Posted in 2020–2021

Moonshine and Confusion Falls

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Karen Balcerzak

October 15, 2020

Thirteen eager hikers explore Moonshine and Confusion falls. Creek crossing cables a little wobbly, but all (including 2 pups) made it across safely.

Bob’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

Walking, talking, and gawking since 1974

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.

Where We Meet

  • Keowee Key Event Parking Area
  • Warthers Auction parking lot
  • Sloan Bridge Picnic Area
  • Holly Springs Mart

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