Great trail! A few spots were slick. The gravel terrain is generally dog-friendly, so there's no need to worry. Sale Creek Brevard Sebring Area Falling Waters State Park February 2015 Bonus - the leaves were at peak today. Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. All 34 miles of trails are open to dirt bikes, and over 14 miles are open to ATVs, jeeps, and other 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Sipsey Wilderness Welcome to Off-Roading Pro. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Bulow Creek State Park Three years later and after doing some research, I discovered that one of the trailheads to Hilliard Falls is Line Rock Gap which can be accessed via Musterground Road at Duke Energys Bad Creek Facility. A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. Ocala National Forest South Cumberland State Park DeSoto State Park South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources Caspersen Beach Park Oxford We drove a stock Toyota Tacoma and it did fine but taller and better tires would have been useful on some sections. I highly recommend. You're right, the links don't work. Robinson Preserve Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. The business address is 98 Casey DR, Candler, NC 28715. September 2016 Wekiwa Springs State Park Chatsworth I now attend Washington & Lee University and am exploring Virginia and West Virginia. Greeneville Access to the road to the Sassafras Mountain Overlook, F. Van Clayton Highway, is managed by Pickens County and may be subject to closure as well. Peaks Of Otter Recreation Area SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). Savage Gulf State Natural Area A little higher than stock due to larger tires. Palmetto Trail Looking forward to going back to do some more of the side roads up into NC. Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Jul 25, 2016 #7. . 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. 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. The Jocassee Gorges entrance at Shooting Tree Ridge Road, which is on Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoe Valley, will remain open, but the road will be gated and closed at Cane Creek. August 2016 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. Sumatra South Carolina Great day in the woods! I wonder which trail he is talking about that goes to Gorges, if it's the one that is typically closed. Tate City It has such pretty lake views. Oldsmar 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. Some tight turns the further in you go. Opposite Gorges State Park on the NC/SC border is Musterground Road. You should also know that this location has different sections. We were also fortunate that it did not rain. Access to that road is controlled by Pickens County. July 2014 SEASONAL CLOSURE: This area is subject to seasonal closure from January to September. Raven Cliffs Wilderness Greenville, SC 29601, 864.327.0090 It has such pretty lake views. If you want to walk around a bit, there are several parking spots despite the small size. Accessibility 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. This hike occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Tea Creek Wildlife Management Area Hunde . Toccoa Since parking is also essential, the Cotton Place Trailhead will always be available for vehicles that successfully reach the Daniel TR 390 trails most challenging area. We got lucky and the road was open. Took stock Jeep JK 2dr and made it. Dunlap I fell in the water on the first one. Built explicitly for ATV enthusiasts, the Carolina Backwoods is a fun destination. Grundy Forest State Natural Area First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. If youre someone who always prepares for any trip, you dont need to make an itinerary for this place because the business itself will facilitate the tour. Weeki Wachee Preserve Crossed over a couple creeks. Citico Creek Wilderness Local leaders share perspectives on conservation and economic development, Recently Protected: Tyger River Confluence at Nesbitt Shoals, 864.250.0500 Ducktown Accessibility The trail closes January 2nd. Thats why its ideal for both occasional travelers and adrenaline junkies. My plan was to use an abandoned forest road to get to the Foothills Trail from Musterground Road. Mission accomplished! September 2014 February 2019 Has anyone been down this road or have any info about the area? @synaps3 did a write-up here, so I put mine . Long Trail We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. Looking forward to going back to do some more of the side roads up into NC. Recreational uses include hunting, fishing, mountain biking, paddling, birdwatching, and nature viewing. I took my 2022 Colorado ZR2 with 31" tires and 10" of ground clearance and had no problem. Frozen Head State Park Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. Kelly Park No lift. Jefferson National Forest Jackson Linville Gorge Wilderness Aside from trails, the location has open areas for beginners and hills for experts. We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. The trail starts from Elk City in Idaho, goes through a vast, undeveloped, Read More Magruder Corridor OHV Road Guide: Montana & IdahoContinue, Arkansas is known for its splendid scenery, vast terrain, and wildlife. And right again, that is Bad Creek. Snowbird Backcountry Area South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources Eagle's Rest Park Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. Pass through the gate. Cool trail with several camping spots, but doesn't lead to too many views except for a nice river and wide view of Lake Jocassee. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. 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. January 2016 Did this in an 02 Suburban. As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. Lexington We saw no one all day. If you want easier trails, here are the other seven options: Dickey Bell, Dutch John, Falls Dam, Rocky Mountain Loop, Sawmill, Slab Pile, and Wolf Den. Privacy Policy. Elkins Naples The road is actually open now until April or may. 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. 2022 All rights reserved. Fun trail! Sopchoppy Standing Indian Backcountry Area Little River Canyon National Preserve Balsam Lake Recreation Area 2022 All rights reserved. Tray Mountain Wilderness Musterground Road on the Oconee County side of Jocassee Gorges will also be closed. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. Talladega National Forest We walked uphill and very steep downhill. I am an experienced hiker in this area. Just as we where driving back out a Ford Ranger (small one) came up and stopped to ask, "How's the trail up ahead?" Helen South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). A forum community dedicated to Jeep Wrangler owners and enthusiasts. there are multiple camp sites. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. For information on the road to Sassafras, call the Pickens County Sheriffs Office at (864) 898-5500. We got lucky and the road was open. Great day in the woods! July 2018 March 2016 Tate's Hell State Forest High Falls State Park 507 Pettigru St It probably took roughly over 30 minutes to get to this point from the formal trailhead. Sparta You'll definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to hunt camp 5 and you might end up with a little desert pin-striping. Will go again. Young Harris. Gorges State Park Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. Click here to read a PDF of the Spring/Summer 2021 issue. Gate was open! Gruetli-Laager Will bring the naked wee back to this trail. We were able to bring the dog, kids and find a great pull off to camp. Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. Tennessee Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "musterground" Flickr tag. Wartburg We drove over from northeast Georgia, only to find the gate locked. We started at Musterground Road in the parking lot for Foothills Trail Lower Falls. North Carolina Cherokee This was my first mountain biking adventure. 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. We rode through 3 streams. Youll see more picturesque spots if you extend your trip to Blue Ridge. UF Board member Emelyn Jonesrecently completed the trek to "one of the most elusive and remote falls in the Carolinas." Leffis Key Preserve For more information, contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Communications Office by emailing Newsdesk@dnr.sc.gov. We walked uphill and very steep downhill. A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. Aside from off-road driving, its great for camping, hiking, and running as well. You Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. Four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles and Jeeps can also be used, but theyre only allowed in some areas. 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. This was such a fun 4x4 trail! Florence Area Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 min to complete. We rode through 3 streams. 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. Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. Did ya make it out this weekend? Absolutely! Fort Myers Area Putting a lift and 37s on next so this should go a little smoother next time. 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. 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