OCCASIONALLY IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE PLANNED HIKE AT THE LAST MINUTE. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE ON THE DAY OF THE HIKE
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2026
Description: LICK LOG and PIG PEN FALLS from CHERRY HILL
Pig Pen and Lick Log Falls are along the Pig Pen Branch of the Chattooga. We start from Cherry Hill, on Rte 107, via the Foothills Trail (FT), it is the shorter/easier route. Pig Pen Falls, just 25ft tall, is idyllic with pool below. We usually do lunch there on the return. Downstream another quarter mile is the, more difficult to view, two-tiered, 80 foot Licklog Falls. Closer viewing is possible via a short, but very steep bushwack scramble. (CAUTION!) Another quarter mile or so beyond and below is the Chattooga River … definitely worth the modest descent and return climb. The round trip, depending on how much of the Chattooga gets explored, is less
than six miles on mostly easy well developed trails.
See link for more details.
Directions: (34.915783, -83.111864) Gather, pool, and depart as usual from KKEPA at
8:30AM and/or Walhalla at 9AM. From there go 8 miles NW on SC28, turn right on SC107 and go another 6.5 miles to Cheohee Rd. Park there. Join the FT where it crosses 107. There are no fees and no facilities after Walhalla.
Directions: Click here for direction
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2026
Description: STOOL MOUNTAIN in TABLE ROCK STATE PARK
In Table Rock SP, this 5.5 miles (round trip) trail opened in early in 2025. From AllTrails: “This trail is renowned for its rugged terrain, which gains a significant amount of elevation as it traverses stream valleys and rocky fields to the summit. Your journey begins at the Nature Center, where you will follow the blue-over-white paint blazes that mark the way after you split from the Carrick Creek Trail. Once you reach the top, you’ll be treated to a spectacular, wide-open view of the Table Rock Reservoir. It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear due to the strenuous climb over boulders and rocks. The mountain is part of a unique landscape known as the Blue Ridge Escarpment, also referred to as “The Blue Wall.”” One reviewer of the trail said, “Mile 1 is virtually flat, and the climbing begins at mile 2, so the moderate 1400 feet of gain is compressed into the last 1.75 miles of ascent. Outstanding views of the region from the summit, including Table Rock’s massive, northeast facing wall. Watch your head on the short rock tunnel right before the summit.”
See below link for complete details.
Directions: (GPS: 35.031586, 82.699825) Gather at the Holly Springs Mart (SC11 and US178) in time for a 9:15 AM departure from there. This requires leaving KKEPA by 8:40 AM. From there, we follow SC11 NE 5 miles to the West Gate of Table Rock State Park. Enter the park, using your SC State Park pass or pay $3.25 per senior; $5 those under 65. Follow the road up to the main parking lot and Nature Center and trail head where there are facilities. Expect to return by 330PM.
Directions: Click here for direction
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2026 BRR FALL OUTING
We are returning to the Pisgah Inn for our Fall 2026 Hiking Outing from September 15 – 18, 2026! This is one of our favorite locations and WILL SELL OUT. This location has it all. There are wonderful hikes on top of mountain ridges nearby as well as spectacular waterfalls. Plus it is not that far away. We haven’t been there since 2019.
Every room in the Pisgah Inn has a balcony with a spectacular view of the mountains and a wonderful restaurant. The Inn is located at 5000’ on the Blue Ridge Parkway so it will be nice and cool for hiking in September.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend this popular event. Reservations are on a first-come-first-serve basis. They only have 51 rooms. I encourage you to make your reservation now even if you don’t know if you want to attend. There is only a $25 processing fee to change or cancel your reservation prior to 7 days of your arrival date.
The Pisgah Inn has a beautiful deck outside of the restaurant that we will gather on for happy hour each day. All rooms now have WiFi and small refrigerators.
There is a campground nearby for the hearty folks among us.
Please let Susan Hehir know if you sign up so that she can send you the Fungenda and let you know if we have to reschedule this. (The hotel is not good at tracking groups). Susan can be reached at (917) 597-2281 or suehehir@icloud.com. We will reschedule this outing if heavy rain is in the forecast.
Room Rate:
$250 is the 2025 price. We will have to pay the 2026 rate which will likely be higher.
The Pisgah Inn:
408.6 Blue Ridge Pkwy
Brevard, NC 28712
info@pisgahinn.com
828-235-8228
GPS: 35.40025, 82.75444
Cancellation Policy: You can change or cancel your reservation until September 7, 2026 for only a $25.00 processing fee. After that you forfeit your deposit. A deposit of the first night’s room rate is due at the time the reservation is made. Payment for the full stay is due at check in.
For Reservations: Call (828) 235-8228 between 9-4pm until Nov 1 or after April 1. Or book online at: http://www.pisgahinn.com. There is a $4.69 fee for booking online (I know it is stupid). No group rates are available, but identify yourself as a member of the Blue Ridge Ramblers group in the comments section. Unfortunately, pets are NOT allowed at this hotel.
Hiking Plan: During the outing, we will meet early each morning and arrange car-pools for two hiking options (long and short). Refer to “Pisgah” in the “Special Hikes” section of our web site for a description of some of the hikes that are available.
Other Activities: Non-hiking spouses can enjoy the Cradle of Forestry: Forestry museum (15 miles from the Inn), Looking Glass Falls (14 miles from the Inn). Pisgah Fish Hatchery (13 miles), Cherokee with its Indian village and casino (60 miles from the Inn), Brevard (20 miles), etc…
BRR Library
Planning to do some hiking on your own? You can borrow a book from our hiking library. The library offers many different books about hiking in NC, SC, and GA. From our home page click on “Resources”. The bottom half of the page lists the different books available. A big thanks to those who donated to the library: Nancy Carkhuff, Michael Gauderer, Bill Ebeling, and others. To request a book contact the librarian at: brrhiker@gmail.com.