September 2015 This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. Cleveland 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. I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. The effective date is November 23, 2022. Peaks Of Otter Recreation Area We would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! Cherokee National Forest Chatsworth Six miles deep into the rugged Jocassee Gorges, we pulled over to the left at Line Rock Gap and found the red gate at the trailhead. Highlands Scenic Highway Registered Agent Changes History Great day in the woods! A 10-mile portion of the Horsepasture road is open year-round and has 4 designated camp sites. Providence Canyon State Park Maggie Valley Hit a 19deg pitch on one spot. Great trail for Jeeps. Jefferson National Forest Bartow County Parks Salem SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). 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. Aight! Don't take that trail. This was my first mountain biking adventure. Little Manatee River State Park Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! Ellijay Feb 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM #152 #152. Topsail Hill State Park Waynesville 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. Dont worry; youll see garbage cans almost anywhere. If you believe, like I do, that water is our most valuable resource on the planet, this is a glorious sight! Lineville Musterground Road Exploratory Runs. Rome Was pretty much at it max capabilities on the second half of the trail. We turned right on to Auger Hole Road. went up with a 94 cherokee rwd no problem even in the wet! However, its one of the most difficultoff road trails NChas to offer. This trail is great for fishing, hiking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1 ." Can you ride ATV in Croatan National Forest? We'll update this page if and when it reopens. West Virginia If youre also planning to go to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Bent Creek Roads endpoint is just below it. New York There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. "Another Brick In The Wall", PF 1979. Youll surely appreciate some parts of the trail ascending higher and higher. Adirondack Park Sylva Will bring the naked wee back to this trail. St. Augustine Clayton The Jocassee Gorges is in northern Pickens and Oconee counties along the North Carolina border and surrounds Lake Jocassee. One of the best things about trail systems in national forests like the Badin Lake area is the presence of well-developed and safe campsites. Franklin-Marion State Forest Gate was open! Tate's Hell State Forest Still really enjoyable! Connecting with the trail felt familiar as we turned right and headed towards Horsepasture River. Oldsmar As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. I brought my 2020 Jeep gladiator. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Middlesex The water temperature was a cool 58 degrees (yes, I carry a water thermometer in my backpack!) Seen references to Musterground area, can anyone tell me about this trail? Crossed over a couple creeks. Ocala National Forest It looked so tempting that I did it again today. Gorges State Park All are first come, first serve. Sarasota Area Both sides of the trail have decent campsites. This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. Slow going so be prepared! There were many mini waterfalls along the way that tempted us to stop and savor. Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. High Falls State Park Frozen Head State Park Cleevland Musterground Trail is also suitable for your pet if you want your companion to join you. 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. Wide trail and lots of scenery. Black Rock Mountain State Park We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. August 2017 It's 13 miles one way. Musterground Road is to the right. Closing wed, Jan 1. Elk Knob Game Lands A forum community dedicated to all Suzuki Strom owners and enthusiasts. 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). This road provides access to the Foothills Trail several miles east of the traditional Lower Whitewater Falls Trailhead. I was thinking about going to Uwharrie this weekend, but I may make this run instead just to do it before they put the gate back up. This was such a fun 4x4 trail! Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. Hiawassee We especially enjoyed the blooms of the wild dogwoods and mini purple irises as we hiked. Musterground Mountain is displayed on the "Reid" USGS topo map quad. February 2014, All December 2016 We got lucky and the road was open. Pine Mountain Pond Mountain Wilderness The forest feel is pretty refreshing even though the trip is shorter than other locations. GTM Reserve Maybe a forum issue cause they work if I copy and paste them. We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. I have the next 2 days off and the weather looks nice. Myron B. Hodge City Park Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. 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. As for the end of the trail, you can pass through a tunnel, which is quite cool. Duncan Ridge Trail Sopchoppy 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. We drove over from northeast Georgia, only to find the gate locked. August 2018 Rembert C. Dennis Building,1000 Assembly Street,Columbia, SC 29201 Thats why you need to coordinate with proper authorities to gain complete knowledge about the entire complex, preventing the danger of passing a difficult trail by mistake. We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. You should also know that this location has different sections. Springs Happy for my crash bars! Vermont Dont go off directions on this app cause it will bring you to a subdivision for some reason. Trail gets pretty narrow on the back half and I really had no business being there in a burb but I do on occasion like to send it. Some tight turns the further in you go. Gruetli-Laager Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. A few spots were slick. And right again, that is Bad Creek. Regardless of which type of vehicle youll use foroff roading in NC, there are intermediate to difficult level trails to conquer. 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. It was not as muddy as I was expecting. Great trail! Green River Game Lands We got lucky and the road was open. Musterground Road on the Oconee County side of Jocassee Gorges will also be closed. Adel We'll update this page if and when it reopens. 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. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Alabama SEASONAL CLOSURE: This area is subject to seasonal closure from January to September. Sumatra Savage Gulf State Natural Area Whitehall November 2016 Pittman Center We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. Some tight turns the further in you go. The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Appalachian Trail These falls were named after Glenn Hilliard, one of the original founders of The Foothills Trail. September 2019 Check the SCDNR social media outlets, or call (864) 868-0281 for Jocassee Gorges road management updates. Have a stock unlimited, not ready to scratch it up or break it yet, so JavaScript is disabled. Local leaders share perspectives on conservation and economic development, Recently Protected: Tyger River Confluence at Nesbitt Shoals, 864.250.0500 Helen Crossed over a couple creeks. 507 Pettigru St I think Musterground Rd is part of this area. Blue Ridge A previous poster reported the same situation. This goes for all the forest service roads. Disclosure: We may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. I'm Kris and this is my blog where I talk about all things related to ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, Jeeps, snowmobiles, and more. Reflecting on the day, I continue to be thankful for the visionaries who preserved this area and who continue to work tirelessly to protect this special, special place in our state and our country. It also offers picnic areas, restrooms, general stores, grocery stores, grills, and fire rings. We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. Spring City Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area cool trail, great scenery and well maintained. Salt Springs Little Frog Wilderness Quick Point Nature Preserve November 2014 Just off Bad Creek Rd and the area is only open for the hunting season. George Washington National Forest 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. Check the South Carolina DNR website for hunting season dates. Too late in the day for the hike. Leon Sinks Geological Area I brought my 2020 Jeep gladiator. Hwy 11 southwest, right on Hwy 130, enter Bad Creek Area on right, go downhill, make first left. Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. Historic Sites This is a seasonal dirt road north of lake Jocassee that runs up to the NC border. If you want to walk around a bit, there are several parking spots despite the small size. Paynes Creek Historic State Park Youre less likely to lose your way because of the signs installed in different sections. Laurel Fork North Wilderness Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area No longer a v-strom owner but a Stromtrooper at heart. No reservations and no permitting req'd. Drove part of it two (?) Slow going so be prepared! SAISONALE SCHLIEUNG: Dieser Bereich unterliegt von Januar bis September einer saisonalen Schlieung. I am an experienced hiker in this area. As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Lithia Springs I have worked with Glenn through our service on the Board of Upstate Forever, which deepened my desire to see this waterfall! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. All are first come, first serve. You "Happiness Is A Warm Gun", Beatles 1968. Lookout Mountain Battlefield 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. One of my favorite resources when exploring is my DNR Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges map. Bonus - the leaves were at peak today. FOIA | The road is pretty easy going for about the first 2.5 miles, with good views of Lake Jocassee. Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. Lake Placid A previous poster reported the same situation. I have 3 years of amateur weather forecasting experience, having studied a lot of meteorology basics over the years. Pittsburg Ridge Runners SC Annual Turkey Feed - January 28, 2023 - Pittsburg, NH. This goes for all the forest service roads. For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Overall, it was an excellent day out in nature, maintaining our social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. That area is perfect for scenic photographs and selfies. We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). Upstate Forever is seeking a Land Stewardship Coordinator to join our Land Stewardship and Restoration Team in early 2023. Pisgah Civitan Park You This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Standing Indian Backcountry Area October 2019 46 Sluder Branch Road, Candler, 28715: John Jewell Esq: 2022-08-12: Asheville Refrigeration Company LLC: 1465 Sand Hill Rd Ste 1034, Candler, NC 28715: Mark P Sundara: 2022-08-02: OMNI Hawk USA Inc. 123 Liberty Road Unit B, Candler, NC 28715: The Bottom Line Accounting Services LLC: 2022-09-27: Green's Home Improvement LLC: 123 Lost Trail Dr . Chipley The road is actually open now until April or may. I now attend Washington & Lee University and am exploring Virginia and West Virginia. Its only open during hunting season. 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