DeSoto State Park The ATV parking only sign and Musterground Road The path continued to gradually go uphill before eventually ending up at a clearing that was signposted for ATV parking. January 2018 For information on the road to Sassafras, call the Pickens County Sheriffs Office at (864) 898-5500. Apopka Peaks Of Otter Recreation Area Torreya State Park This is a great set of trails when its its open. Another one I ran out of momentum and walked the last few steps through the stream. Foothills Trail This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. Allegheny Trail The gates will be locked until further notice. 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. A 10-mile portion of the Horsepasture road is open year-round and has 4 designated camp sites. I have the next 2 days off and the weather looks nice. We started at Musterground Road in the parking lot for Foothills Trail Lower Falls. Great day in the woods! Middlesex Did this in an 02 Suburban. Aska Trail System This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. This was my first mountain biking adventure. Alfred A. Great trail! You Its the most challenging section. My other hobbies include chess, science, old music, and meteorology. Vogel State Park Art Loeb Trail Bummer, this trail is closed. The effective date is November 23, 2022. will not be able to view the application with this browser and these settings. You'll definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to hunt camp 5 and you might end up with a little desert pin-striping. We would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! Chiefland Area Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area Hot Springs The "arrow" at the bottom is NOT drawn, its where I actually drove trying to explore tails :-) There is also a trail that runs north to Gorges State Park. Despite the risky terrain, a lot of people still visit this location. went up with a 94 cherokee rwd no problem even in the wet! Newport Welcome to Off-Roading Pro. Is it more challenging? We had been on this road a few times to hike to Lower Whitewater Falls, but never ventured as far as we needed to today. Youll see more picturesque spots if you extend your trip to Blue Ridge. Best Hike Great moderate 4wd trail, we had a 2014 f-150 super crew with the 6.5ft bed, everything stock. The gravel terrain is generally dog-friendly, so there's no need to worry. Very easy to drive, fun, several area to take pictures. Musterground Road is to the right. Ocean-to-Lake Trail Was it worth the wait? We'll update this page if and when it reopens. #1 Sky Valley Here is where we set out on foot to hike the .4 mile spur trail to The Foothills Trail. I was struck by the solitude and peacefulness of the pools beneath the falls that flow into Bearcamp Creek. Catfish Creek State Park Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. Pittman Center Fishing enthusiasts and hikers will surely appreciate the surroundings. Ugh. Helen Oconee State Park South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). Cullowhee Done in a Jeep wrangler. A previous poster reported the same situation. Water Features January 2016 Aside from off-road driving, its great for camping, hiking, and running as well. We drove AHR until it turned into Chestnut Mountain and rode that all the way back to the parking lot for Turtleback Falls. We were able to bring the dog, kids and find a great pull off to camp. These roads are open Sept 15-Jan 2, and the month of April. Anniston Area Musterground Trail is also suitable for your pet if you want your companion to join you. Natural Bridge State Park 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). Black Bear Wilderness Magruder Corridor OHV Road Guide: Montana & Idaho, Alpine Loop Colorado Difficulty (Off-Road Tips), Crystal Mill Colorado: Off-Road Guide and Tips. A few spots were slick. Closing wed, Jan 1. No reservations and no permitting req'd. Sarasota 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. Dont go off directions on this app cause it will bring you to a subdivision for some reason. Salt Springs All Rights Reserved|Privacy Policy|Site by A-LINE Interactive. Hiawassee You will only be about 60 miles away from Tail Of The Dragon. Is Musterground road open? West Virginia We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. 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. Overall, it was an excellent day out in nature, maintaining our social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thomaston Spring City :mrgreen: Compliments from Mr green. The business number is #1205584. Gotta do the horse pasture one. There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. Slow going so be prepared! Quick video showing you how to find the Musterground trail in Salem, SC of Bad Creek Rd. Blowing Rock The segment of the Foothills Trail between the Bad Creek Trailhead and Rocky Bottom has intrigued me for a long time. April 2015 Anybody know if the gate is still open? Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. Greeneville Oxford Nice views of the lake below and some white water rapids. We strolled along a beautiful sandy bank to get a great view of the extremely unique bridge over the Thompson built from old boilers, drainpipes, or something of their likeness! No lift. I discovered that my batlewings' weak spot are the sandy pits. We walked uphill and very steep downhill. Dayton Pond Mountain Wilderness Was pretty much at it max capabilities on the second half of the trail. We started at Musterground Road in the parking lot for Foothills Trail Lower Falls. Scenic Views Will go again. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. Bucks Pocket State Park Mccaysville Ellicott Rock Wilderness Privacy Policy. All outdoor activities, especially off-trail hiking, are done at your own risk. 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. Just remember to be responsible for your trash. Shining Rock Wilderness Oh there's great Wee-Strom gravel all over the place. Bulow Creek State Park which made me think how refreshing it would feel in the heat of the summer. Another one I ran out of momentum and walked the last few steps through the stream. Crossed over a couple creeks. 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. July 2019 May 2014 Too late in the day for the hike. Dalton Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. I didn't get out to Musterground Mtn, but followed a side trail south. And, if youll explore more carefully, youll find a beautiful grassy section. Tennessee "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1.". We would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! Bartram Trail Lexington years ago and need to get back up there to see the rest of the trail. Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area Huntington 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. Accessibility South Cumberland State Park 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. Very easy to drive, fun, several area to take pictures. Please remove "SC.GOV" from your compatibility view listings using your settings in the Internet Explorer options. I am an experienced hiker in this area. Gotta do the horse pasture one. Great day in the woods! 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. Dillard This free map can be found at many of the State Parks in this area, and is a must for anyone wanting to discover the riches of the Gorges. Mentone Pinhoti Trail Perfect for off-highway vehicles (OHVs), the Brown Mountain area has trails spanning a total of 34 miles. Dahlonega Sebring Area SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. Bar Phone: 715-866-4509 Jocassee road closures will remain in effect until Monday, Jan. 11. Phone Numbers | Inverness Area "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1.". Jefferson National Forest George Washington National Forest Some hikers use a boat shuttle across Lake Jocassee to split the segment, but that was not really an option in my case, because I would likely finish the hike after the shuttling service closes for the night. July 2017 Has anyone been down this road or have any info about the area? Jul 25, 2016 #7. . Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. Kolomoki Mounds State Park CLEMSON, S.C. - Most year-round roads within the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County have been reopened by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Bakersville 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. Tallulah Falls Took stock Jeep JK 2dr and made it. Myron B. Hodge City Park High Falls State Park UF Board member Emelyn Jonesrecently completed the trek to "one of the most elusive and remote falls in the Carolinas." October 2014 The gravel terrain is generally dog-friendly, so theres no need to worry. Too late in the day for the hike. Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. FOIA | Check the SCDNR social media outlets, or call (864) 868-0281 for Jocassee Gorges road management updates. This goes for all the forest service roads. Crossed over a couple creeks. Stone Mountain 2015 Firecracker Red JK Hard Rock with Bushwacker Flat Fenders, AEV 2.5" lift. 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. There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. Little River Canyon National Preserve Panthertown Valley Gainesville Area Will go again. Chunky Gal Trail And right again, that is Bad Creek. Double Springs We drove Musterground until we reached the left turn for Auger Hole. April 2018 Cherohala Skyway A forum community dedicated to Jeep Wrangler owners and enthusiasts. Local leaders share perspectives on conservation and economic development, Recently Protected: Tyger River Confluence at Nesbitt Shoals, 864.250.0500 Falling Waters State Park Mount Rogers National Recreation Area The gravel road is only open in the month of April, and from September 15 through January 2. "Happiness Is A Warm Gun", Beatles 1968. Erwin If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. Paynes Creek Historic State Park November 2014 Bradenton June 2016 Joined: Hillsborough River State Park Honeymoon Island State Park Virginia Wekiwa Springs State Park Calhoun Putting a lift and 37s on next so this should go a little smoother next time. Venice Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. 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