Highlands If you want to walk around a bit, there are several parking spots despite the small size. Waleska The Jocassee Gorges, which includes the Franklin L. Gravely Wildlife Management Area, is in northern Pickens and Oconee counties along the North Carolina border and surrounds Lake Jocassee. Ugh. Appalachian Trail My only regret was not taking the spur trail to Hilliard Falls, which is arguably one of the most elusive and remote falls in the Carolinas. Bucks Pocket State Park Its, Read More Alpine Loop Colorado Difficulty (Off-Road Tips)Continue. Crystal Mill, Colorado, is an off-road paradise, and its easy to see why. Crossed over a couple creeks. This road provides access to the Foothills Trail several miles east of the traditional Lower Whitewater Falls Trailhead. January 2015 Pulling out my DNR map, the trailhead at Line Rock Gap was located about six miles from Bad Creek, and on a perfectly sunny April day, the tenacious trio of Neil, David and Em set out for a memorable venture. It is very difficult to day hike any parts of this segment, because there are practically no useful access points due to the remote nature of the terrain. Anybody know if the gate is still open? Benton That area is perfect for scenic photographs and selfies. The water temperature was a cool 58 degrees (yes, I carry a water thermometer in my backpack!) Hit a 19deg pitch on one spot. I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. The Brown Mountain trail isnt just about the wilderness. Ridge Runners) - January 28, 2023 - Berlin, NH. Regardless of which type of vehicle youll use foroff roading in NC, there are intermediate to difficult level trails to conquer. Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). Oxford There were a few steep grades and a couple of wash outs that required a little planning but she made it and turned out to be a great day. March 2018 This was such a fun 4x4 trail! "Another Brick In The Wall", PF 1979. Green River Game Lands Elevation: 2,300 feet (701 meters) USGS Map Area: Reid Feature Type: Summit Nearby Summits Musterground Mountain is listed in the Summits Category for Oconee County in the state of South Carolina. Its perfect for pro riders who are looking for a challenge. GTM Reserve Sale Creek Mark Trail Wilderness Mission accomplished! Lineville I now attend Washington & Lee University and am exploring Virginia and West Virginia. Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. Prentice Cooper State Forest Tallahassee Area These more challenging locations are not recommended for groups with young children. Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. Have a stock unlimited, not ready to scratch it up or break it yet, so JavaScript is disabled. Chunky Gal Trail This goes for all the forest service roads. Double Springs December 2015 Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! Natural Bridge State Park There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. Happy for my crash bars! July 2019 I think Musterground Rd is part of this area. Whitehall Because I was familiar with the road from the Whitewater River bridge to the Bad Creek parking, we rode our bikes in the dark with headlamps. Peaks Of Otter Recreation Area We turned right on to Auger Hole Road. Boone Not sure if this is accurate, and maybe someone can correct me, but I found these dates online before visiting after reading all of the reviews of it being closed. Fishing enthusiasts and hikers will surely appreciate the surroundings. Rome Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. It was not as muddy as I was expecting. If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. Resort Address: 27625 Gables Road Webster, WI 54893 Campground : 715-544-7398 Bar Address: 27622 Gables Road Webster, WI 54893. I took my 2022 Colorado ZR2 with 31" tires and 10" of ground clearance and had no problem. Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Fun trail! So gear-up and get ready for an adventure. Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. Keown Falls Recreation Area For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Want to report conditions for this trail? The lake is technically in South Carolina, but since its in the northwest part of that State, you can see parts of the lake in some NC trails like this one. Jackson This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. Youre less likely to lose your way because of the signs installed in different sections. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We'll update this page if and when it reopens. Don't take that trail. This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Then hiked down to the end of the road on the foot trail (maybe like 3-4 miles) to a nice private beach on Jocassee. Dec 29, 2017 (Edited) Wide trail and lots of scenery. On the left is a trailhead for the Bad Creek Spur hiking trail. Gate was locked when we finally found it. Ocala Area I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. Gorges State Park Fire Tower A previous poster reported the same situation. It is not designed for mountain biking. A 10-mile portion of the Horsepasture road is open year-round and has 4 designated camp sites. Pumpkintown You're right, the links don't work. From the gate to Line Rock Gap, the driving distance is about 6 miles. Triple Creek Preserve Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter, Whitewater Falls to Whitewater River Trail, Bad Creek Trailhead to Upper Whitewater Falls, Lower Whitewater Falls Via Foothills Trail, Bad Creek Trailhead to Lower Whitewater Falls Observation Deck, Foothills Trail: Whitewater Falls to Oconee State Park, Foothills Trail: Bad Creek to Hilliard Falls and Lower Whitewater Falls, Foothills Trail: Upper Whitewater Falls to Burrell's Ford Rd, Foothills Trail: Bad Creek A7 to Bear Gap, Coon Branch via Bad Creek to Foothills Trail, Foothills Trail: Upper Whitewater Falls to F Van Clayton Hwy, 2023 AllTrails, LLC Alle Rechte vorbehalten, https://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/jocassee/management8.htm. Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. Lookout Mountain A few spots were slick. For more information on Jocassee Gorges, visit South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). Reed Bingham State Park June 2016 A little higher than stock due to larger tires. Fort Payne Putting a lift and 37s on next so this should go a little smoother next time. Access to the Musterground property of Jocassee Gorges will continue to be available through the Bad Creek Facility. December 2017 Tampa Bay Area Torreya State Park Caspersen Beach Park Upstate Forever is seeking a Land Stewardship Coordinator to join our Land Stewardship and Restoration Team in early 2023. May 2016 South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources Falling Waters State Park Maggie Valley there are multiple camp sites. What a wonderful gift it was to be heading to our destination with no time limits! Did this in an 02 Suburban. Palmetto Trail All stock and only use my 4x2. We crossed the Iron Bridge at the Horsepasture River. Today, you can find me out in the woods every weekend, whether it's on an official trail or bushwhacking through cross-country terrain without any paths. I highly recommend. SEASONAL CLOSURE: This area is subject to seasonal closure from January to September. Hot Springs Black Bear Wilderness In this essay,originally published in the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources'Jocassee Journal, Emelyn reflects on her experience hiking to Hilliard Falls, located off the Foothills Trail. It also offers picnic areas, restrooms, general stores, grocery stores, grills, and fire rings. We started at Musterground Road in the parking lot for Foothills Trail Lower Falls. July 2018 :mrgreen: Compliments from Mr green. If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. Maybe a forum issue cause they work if I copy and paste them. years ago and need to get back up there to see the rest of the trail. All are first come, first serve. The Oconee County access to the Jocassee Gorges is closed to vehicles. Mostly gravel and nothing too rough to worry about damage or rolling. Kind of a long truck for this trail, but we managed to make it about half way along the trail before having to back down a hill and turn around. Elizabethton Balm-Boyette Scrub Preserve August 2018 I have 3 years of amateur weather forecasting experience, having studied a lot of meteorology basics over the years. We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. Just make sure to consider your current skill level to keep your adventures safe and fun. Great moderate 4wd trail, we had a 2014 f-150 super crew with the 6.5ft bed, everything stock. For more information, contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Communications Office by emailing Newsdesk@dnr.sc.gov. There were many mini waterfalls along the way that tempted us to stop and savor. Wide trail and lots of scenery. Well just drive two hours to get there only to find out the trail is only open during hunting season and theyve restricted all travel otherwise. I was also aware of some trails from the Frozen Creek Trailhead in Gorges State Park that connect to the Foothills Trail, but by the time I would get to the trail using that access, I wouldn't have much time left to hike to any location. Phone Numbers | June 2017 Venice 2015 JK Hard Rock Red 9.5 Warn Winch with factory bumper. Its only open during hunting season. September 2019 This also closes some vehicle access points to the Foothills Trail. Lookout Mountain Battlefield These falls were named after Glenn Hilliard, one of the original founders of The Foothills Trail. Too late in the day for the hike. Please remove "SC.GOV" from your compatibility view listings using your settings in the Internet Explorer options. Nice views of the lake below and some white water rapids. Dan said it is a 15-20 mile stretch, but some great areas. Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap - Motorcycle and sport car tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, Diamondback, Blue Ridge Parkway, and more. Its only open during hunting season. It has such pretty lake views. Hit a 19deg pitch on one spot. This was my first mountain biking adventure. Riders can also buy a map with complete details so they can maximize their itinerary. There are many steep up and steep down sections. Ocean-to-Lake Trail We walked uphill and very steep downhill. Palatka Gate was open! Collier-Seminole State Park Helen To summarize, these locations have the best off road trails in North Carolina: Finally, you can now have a concrete plan to explore NC as soon as you take our suggested locations to heart. Amicalola Falls State Park Cedar Point Environmental Park This goes for all the forest service roads. We drove Musterground until we reached the left turn for Auger Hole. Hiawassee Drove all the way to the end on 4/16/2022 after it rained that morning and camped at Hunt Camp 5 (at the end of Musterground Road for vehicle traffic). Catfish Creek State Park Gruetli-Laager Throughout the years that followed, as I slowly ran out of popular hiking trails in my area, I began to search for and hike in more seldom-visited areas. Sarasota Inverness Area Glasgow High Falls State Park Gainesville And just like that, it was time to head back. There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. All Rights Reserved|Privacy Policy|Site by A-LINE Interactive. For information on the road to Sassafras, call the Pickens County Sheriffs Office at (864) 898-5500. I went on a ride to musterground mountain in the jocassee area. I am an experienced hiker in this area. Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project and Musterground Road in Oconee. Overall, it was an excellent day out in nature, maintaining our social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. Oneida Approximately 13 miles in length, the Musterground trail is neither too easy nor too hard to pass through. We rode through 3 streams. Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area Bird watching, hiking, fishing and hunting are traditional uses on Jocassee. August 2017 We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ga-weekly-getting-outdoors.596215/page-37#post-22079490, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/stuck-in-nc-gamelands-anyone-around.648129/, Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics, Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world, Post your own photos in our Members Gallery. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Drove part of it two (?) What should you expect? Lake George Wild Forest Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. We walked uphill and very steep downhill. Dan said it is a 15-20 mile stretch, but some great areas. Unaka Mountain Wilderness Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. based on 18 tracks & routes | #44 hike out of 100 in Sumter National Forest | DIFFICULT smartphoneSave Hike View Photos ( 24) fullscreen link Copy Link share Share directions Driving Directions file_download GPX/KML 10.1 mi Distance 5 hrs 5 min Time terrain 1,001 ft Elev Gain Overview This is a difficult one way trail in Sumter National Forest. Clayton In 2018, I fulfilled a goal when I hiked the 77-mile Foothills Trail with my husband, Neil, and our friend and neighbor, David Delahunty. Horsepasture Road within the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County will be closed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) on Thursday in anticipation of significant snow accumulation Thursday night and Friday morning. Dayton Santa Rosa Beach A previous poster reported the same situation. is 3.5 miles. January 2017 No reservations and no permitting req'd. Whether you want an easy or hard trail, the Badin Lake system has it all. About 11 miles long, the Wash Creek Road is perfect if you prefer an off-road trail thats more secluded so you can feel the adventure. This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. Thats why its ideal for both occasional travelers and adrenaline junkies. Gatlinburg Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area "Road closure will protect soil and water quality, road integrity and help avoid public safety issues," said Mark Hall, SCDNR Jocassee Gorges land manager. Even shorter than the Bent Creek Road, Rockhouse Creek Road is almost three miles only. Franklin Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Standing Indian Backcountry Area Always find out if the gate is unlocked ahead of time! It has such pretty lake views. Juniper Prairie Wilderness Enota Retreat 1) nothing to see and 2) the very south end of that trail is off limits (per Dan), but it wasn't marked and the gate was open. One of my favorite resources when exploring is my DNR Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges map. http://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/jocassee/management8.htm About the Gorges State Park (3/23/12 - New Information from Randall below) : .Info on the Gorges State Park area in NC. Pisgah Civitan Park A few spots were slick. De Soto National Memorial Foothills Trail: Musterground Road to Hilliard Falls to Horsepasture River, Salem, South Carolina, Pigeon Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Wildlife Management Area. Buchanan About two miles in, we found the sign pointing us to our final destination the 50-foot spectacular waterfall that is Hilliard Falls! I'm Kris and this is my blog where I talk about all things related to ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, Jeeps, snowmobiles, and more. Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. We were also fortunate that it did not rain. It was not as muddy as I was expecting. Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. Pinnacle Park As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. Before or after the hike, drive south on Bad Creek Road to the Visitor's Overlook, which will be to your left. Sprewell Bluff Park for this quest. We drove Musterground until we reached the left turn for Auger Hole. Jul 25, 2016 #7. . Bryson City #1 We turned right on to Auger Hole Road. The property features numerous forest ecosystems and many rivers and streams. One particular section between SC 130 and US 178 is nearly 30 miles long and is known for very limited road access. Life's Better New River Gorge National Park October 2018 Sipsey Wilderness Here's the link to google maps. Jasper Vermont Overall, it was an excellent day out in nature, maintaining our social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. If youre worried about the possibility of muddy grounds, the soil isnt too mushy when wet. Winder 2023 Annual Winter Cookout (White Mtn. Here is where we set out on foot to hike the .4 mile spur trail to The Foothills Trail. 4WD is necessary for this road in places. Pinhoti Trail Manatee Springs State Park there are multiple camp sites. Spring Hill Withlacoochee State Forest 11/24/20 - great offroad trip! which made me think how refreshing it would feel in the heat of the summer. Elk Knob Game Lands Neal Preserve We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1.". Listening to good music inspires me to capture nature's beauty on the camera in different aspects that also make me recall many beautiful music pieces that I've heard.. Never hike or head into that area that may be above your fitness or experience level. St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve 2022 All rights reserved. Just as we where driving back out a Ford Ranger (small one) came up and stopped to ask, "How's the trail up ahead?" Joined: There is much work to be done, and the time is now! First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources Nice views of the lake below and some white water rapids. Aside from trails, the location has open areas for beginners and hills for experts. Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. Will bring the naked wee back to this trail. OffRoadingPro.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. A group of the Georgia guys are planning on going Saturday morning. Schade, die Route ist gesschlossen. A little higher than stock due to larger tires. Pond Mountain Wilderness Watch carefully for the gate as it is easily missed! Musterground Road Exploratory Runs. November 2018 January 2019 There were a few steep grades and a couple of wash outs that required a little planning but she made it and turned out to be a great day. My plan was to use an abandoned forest road to get to the Foothills Trail from Musterground Road. The gate, which is near the intersection with Glady Fork Road and is managed by Pickens County in inclement weather, is about a mile from the Sassafras Mountain Overlook. Blairsville Best Hike Hayesville Fort Payne Area It is not designed for mountain biking. There are steep slopes and slightly big rocks in the area if you want some ATV challenges. We got lucky and the road was open. Originally based out of Atlanta, Georgia, I started out by occasionally hiking short trails throughout well-known Georgia State Parks. Middlesex Fort Myers Area Longboat Key September 2015 All are first come, first serve. Unfortunately it was dark when we were in this area. Emerson Point Preserve North Carolina offers plenty to explore, such as Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smokey Mountains. From the easy to moderate trails weve discussed, lets proceed to a more difficult one this time. And, since the complex is composed of different44 trails in NC, you have the choice to go somewhere more private or with many people around. Check the SCDNR social media outlets, or call (864) 868-0281 for Jocassee Gorges road management updates. Duncan Ridge Trail Ellijay I am also a student at European School of Music where I learned that music and nature have a lot in common. This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Cheaha Wilderness No longer a v-strom owner but a Stromtrooper at heart. October 2014 January 2018 Blood Mountain Wilderness Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. May 2018 Four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles and Jeeps can also be used, but theyre only allowed in some areas. Franklin-Marion State Forest Mark Oleg OzboydI'm an avid outdoor explorer and a hobbyist landscape photographer. Shop The Ridge Store: www.TheRidgeStore.comCampingRandy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/campingrandy Went out this week to Musterground Road in the Jocassee. Occasionally my feet slipped going downhill on the large gravel. Alabama I didn't want to tear up the trail so I switched to 4x4. Dont go off directions on this app cause it will bring you to a subdivision for some reason. Citico Creek Wilderness Slow going so be prepared! McMinville I would return the same way. Done in a Jeep wrangler. Florence Area It is not designed for mountain biking. Orlando Area Cloudland Canyon State Park Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park April 2017 Most of Chestnut Mountain Road was a steep decent on fist sized gravel. It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1. November 2016 Lastly, dont miss the campsites andof coursethe views of Lake Jocassee. Here's a link to the DNR site http://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/j.anagement8.htm There's a point where it gets beyond gravel and becomes double track with a couple rough spots. Tallulah Gorge State Park Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Sky Valley Grandfather Mountain State Park Daniel TR 390, the one we discussed earlier, is included in the Badin Lake trail system. This is Musterground Road. We rode through 3 streams. Kolomoki Mounds State Park Took stock Jeep JK 2dr and made it. The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Montreat Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. Eglin Air Force Base Erkunde diese 12,8-Meilen lange Strecke in der Nhe von Sapphire, North Carolina. Cordele We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. The gravel terrain is generally dog-friendly, so there's no need to worry. This was done Wednesday January 29. Die Route wird grundstzlich als moderat eingestuft und kann zumeist in 6 Std 17 Min bewltigt werden. Youll definitely need some breaks during your off-road adventure. Oh there's great Wee-Strom gravel all over the place. Jocassee road closures will remain in effect until Monday, Jan. 11. George Washington National Forest Difficult? Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area June 2019 October 2015 I highly recommend. Ugh. Linville For more information, please visit, Whitewater Falls to Whitewater River Trail, Bad Creek Trailhead to Upper Whitewater Falls, Lower Whitewater Falls Via Foothills Trail, Bad Creek Trailhead to Lower Whitewater Falls Observation Deck, Foothills Trail: Whitewater Falls to Oconee State Park, Foothills Trail: Bad Creek to Hilliard Falls and Lower Whitewater Falls, Foothills Trail: Upper Whitewater Falls to Burrell's Ford Rd, Foothills Trail: Bad Creek A7 to Bear Gap, Coon Branch via Bad Creek to Foothills Trail, Foothills Trail: Upper Whitewater Falls to F Van Clayton Hwy, https://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/jocassee/management8.htm. Pass through the gate. July 2015 Salem Unfortunately it was dark when we were in this area. There are many steep up and steep down sections. Camp Adger Road at US 178, which goes to the Franklin Gravely Monument, has not yet reopened but SCDNR officials expect it to reopen later this week. Stone Mountain January 2016 Lexington Vehicles can easily handle the size and depth of the puddles. I fell in the water on the first one. White Springs This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. Benton Mackaye Trail Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! Hit a 19deg pitch on one spot. The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Is it more challenging? The prettiest part was probably a few miles east of the Thompson River to the ATV parking area, a few miles from the Bad Creek parking lot. Despite light traffic in the area, the dirt and gravel trail is good enough for both beginners and expert drivers. Wartburg Rosman Newbie here, loving all the info I can glean shared by y'all. You should also know that this location has different sections. 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