2016 – 2017
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Three Balds ATTuesday June 20 Seven hiked 4.8 miles on this Special Event hike on the Appalachian Trail. |
Bill's PartyTuesday May 30 About 65 give or take, yelled surprise we have cake! It was a wonderful party that could not have been sweeter. Farewell for now to our friend and our leader. |
Tennent MountainTuesday May 30 Thirteen hiked four on the top of the world, awed as grand vistas before us unfurled. |
HorsepastureThursday, May 25 Wetter is better when you're a falls getter. Seventeen were blessed with Horsepasture's best. At five miles plus, 'twas a real treat for us! |
Tennesee RockThursday, May 18 Lots of green with flowers lingering. Twelve hiked five...fine spring "thingering". |
Cane BreakTuesday, May 16 Twenty set sail to hike the seven mile trail from Cane Break to Laurel Fork. |
Panthertown EastThursday, May 11 Road recall fails, then wet trails, but for twelve, persistence prevails. Got wet feet...but pretty neat. The seven miles we did were really sweet. |
Reasonover DSFTuesday, May 9 Fifteen hiked more than eight. Warming weather; mostly great. |
Todd Creek WestThursday, May 4 Six explored, surprised, adored. Did seven miles, but five should do … if we use the best way through. Who of us could wish for more? |
Narrows North PlusTuesday, May 2 First did six to see the Narrows, then all twenty-one had extra fun. 'Twould have been a pity … if we'd missed The Tree or Granite City. |
Glades CavesTuesday, April 25 Botched directions, but no defections. Thirteen hiked with Glades affections. Pedometers clocked four and more, and enhanced our memories store. |
Big Bend EastThursday, April 20 Seventeen did Big Bend, near seven miles by the end. Cascade flushing, trillium blushing, hikers gushing! |
Lake RussellThursday, April 13 |
Scaly MountainTuesday, April 11 Fifteen made the scene. Weather fine and scenery keen. Five miles of fun. then treats when we were done. |
Chau RamThursday, April 6 'Spite of weather predicts, six said nix. Chose a local option... a glorious adoption. Hiked over four in scenery galore. |
Rainbow JGSPTuesday, April 4 After the rain, fifteen came. Would Rainbow be the very same? Water galore on every shore! So we did five and wished for more. |
Thompson RiverTuesday, Mar 28 Rainy forecast was no joke, but nine hikers went for "broke". Hiked seven plus for goodness sake. Had lots of fun, then took a "break". |
Table RockThursday, Mar 23 Table Rock's seven point five made fifteen feel alive.Charred trees could be found,but new growth did abound. Mother Nature's perfect weather could not have been better. |
Oconee ConnectorTuesday, Mar 21 Sixteen got started, then two departed to go straight to Station Cove Falls. Fourteen did the connector, with Carol as director to complete six miles in all. |
Licklog SouthThursday, Mar 16 Seventeen ignored the cold. Hiked nearly nine, so we were told. Per sights and sun, 'twas good as gold. |
Laurel BranchTuesday, Mar 14 One less than a dozen hiked Bartram a buzzin'. Did almost nine, chilly, but fine. |
Cane CreekThursday, Mar 9 Hikers streaming from the hive, perfect day saw twenty five. Hiked five plus miles when we were done. Tree debris just made more fun. |
Bear CoveThursday, Mar 2 Nineteen came to see the Bells of Oconee. Hiked nearly four, then lunched on Jocassee's shore. |
Ellicott NCTuesday, Feb 28 Twenty three went to see the rock again...this time from the north. Hiked over six and got our kicks. Glad we sallied forth. |
Martin CreekThursday, Feb 23 Twenty one had the fun of five point five on Martin run. Climbed 1200 feet, saw the falls, then took a seat. Nice weather made the day complete. |
Yellow MountainTuesday, Feb 21 Spring like temps so we were told, but on the mount was windy cold. Hazy too but...thirteen knew just what to do. Hiked fast, one K up and close to four. Caught some views and wished for more. |
Nine Times and Long ShoalsThursday, Feb 16 Seventeen climbed fourteen hundred. Some wondered if we had blundered. Five miles later, fine weather, none greater. |
Hickory NutTuesday, Feb 14 Thirteen hiked a bit over six miles. A beautiful Valentines Day brought lots of smiles. |
Paris MountainThursday, Feb 9 Seven hiked six. Seven liked mix. Chilly start. but sunny, nice. Glad we rolled the weather dice. |
Clemson EastTuesday, Feb 7 Rain delay put ten at play. Hiked Clemson East for five at least. Found Hartwell Lake a virtual meadow. Added interest to Nature's ghetto. |
Cedar RockThursday, Feb 2 Sixteen drove a long way this fine Groundhog Day, to hike seven miles with mountains of smiles. The hike went on with nary a hitch, up until the time Bill's camera had a glitch. |
East ForkTuesday, January 31 Fifteen hiked near nine in weather fine. Trace of snow and ice, but views and fun were super nice. Thanks to Ron L for the track and rock photo. |
WattacooThursday, January 26 Fifteen got to see the hive. In just five miles we all arrive...having also seen a lake and falls...nice day and place to be alive. Thanks to Rich R for the peek below the granite skirt. |
Sloan-HatcheryTuesday, January 24 Yellow Mountain hike was blown away, so we did S-H. What the hey! Nineteen hiked 'tween six and seven. Made good use of what were given. Rich R and Don L added topo and pix. Great additions to the mix. |
Three ForksThursday, January 19 Twenty less one found Three Forks full of sun. Had lunch with an otter. What could be better? Seven fun miles and really good weather. |
Clemson CentralTuesday, January 17 Foggy day in Clemson town, but thirteen hiked without a frown. Hiked near seven when we were done and caught some views without the sun. |
MoonshineThursday, January 12 With hikers twenty one, Moonshine was extra fun. Seven miles we did in all; and forty two crossings without a fall |
Clemson SouthTuesday, January 10 Warmed by the sun with Clemson first in the nation, fifteen hiked eight, all filled with elation. |
EastatoeThursday, January 7 Before the snow we..found places showy. Eighteen hiked six or more, with lots more fun still in store. |
Four Falls DSFTuesday, January 3 Sixteen arrive from a misty drive. With all falls gushing, hiked 'bout six point five. Nifty day to be alive. |
Dodge MountainThursday, December 29 Six hiked the Foothills Trail Dodge Mountain. |
Hidden FallsTuesday, December 27 Four hiked ten miles up the Oconee Connector to Hidden Falls and back. |
Blue Ridge RailroadThursday, December 22 Chilly start warm depart. Twelve hiked five; fun from start. |
Panther CreekTuesday, December 20 Rocks and rills gave twelve some thrills. Did seven point four along Panther Creek...on a delightful day for a winter streak |
Todd CreekThursday, December 15 Chilly start then sun took part. Thirsty creek gave ten a peek...of sights upstream we now could seek. Five miles for ten we'll do again. |
Winding StairsThursday, December 8 Weather raw, still what we saw, provided each a bit of awe. Thirteen hiked the seventh mile, Nature surely does beguile |
Lee FallsThursday, December 1 Drought, now rain, so nineteen came, then hiked on down the green fields lane. Glad we heard the Lee Falls call..four miles filled with fun for all |
Chattooga RiverTuesday, November 22 Eleven found their way along the Chattooga today |
Long CreekThursday, November 17 |
OPossumTuesday, November 15 Eighteen left the hive, fled the smoke, hiked five point five. Hope for rain so trails survive |
Twin FallsThursday, November 10 Wholly smoke! Wild fire is no joke. We'll do Bald Knob another day. Still, thirteen hikers found the way … to four plus miles of trails. OK! |
Fants GroveTuesday, November 8 An even dozen (with no bad eggs), grooved the grove on quick step legs. Easy going in weather fine, did seven plus miles; the best of times. |
Raven Cliff & Gum GapThursday, November 3 Twenty started. Fourteen finished. All with spirits undiminished. Hiked eight miles and even more; 1730 ft up from the floor. A splendid day. That's for sure. |
Chin AgainTuesday, November 1 Couldn't do the hike we chose. Chinquapin tho done last week, was close and worth another peek. Hiked over five when we were done. Seventeen enjoyed the fun. |
Panthertown WestThursday, October 27 Ten of us hiked seven plus. Climbed 1259. That was fine. Concerned for drought, but why the fuss? Weather, colors glorious! |
Narrows SouthTuesday, October 25 Eighteen hiked. Eighteen liked. Streams near dry still delight the eye. Trekked just over six. Think you may enjoy these pix. |
Whiteside & Devil's CourthouseThursday, October 20 Blue, gold, red and green illuminate this autumn scene. Eight hiked four and wished for more, though the climb was less sublime. |
ChinquapinTuesday, October 18 Glorious day for 13 at play. Streams were thirsting, but with hikers searching and colors bursting … when six miles ended, we declared it splendid! |
Tamassee KnobThursday, October 13 Eleven headed for the knob; in all a very happy mob. Two miles up; two more down … then around the lake, and back to town. |
Raven RockTuesday, October 11 Nineteen enjoyed a morning hike to Raven Rock, hiking about 5 miles. The views and the company were equally beautiful. |
SassafrasThursday, October 6 Bright sun got 13 on the run, to find some early autumn fun. Climbed a thousand foot or more; in miles it was three. Then down without a frown; much easier, golly gee! |
Lower WhitewaterTuesday, October 4 16 hikers and 3 canine friends headed to Lower Whitewater Falls. 6 split off near the sight of a 1970's small plane crash and 10 explored Coon Branch for a total of 6 miles. |
Deep CreekTuesday, September 27 Eleven did this warm up hike. Maybe three miles and three hundred climb to see three falls … almost sublime. |
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Andrews Bald
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Noland CreekWednesday, September 28 27 Hikers / 5 miles |
Chimney TopsThursday, September 29 Just two did this four miles trek; 1371 ft up, but what the heck. It's a quite nice trail per sights entailed, tho at the top the clouds prevailed. These Mtns Smoky, sure are OKay. |
Alum CaveFriday, September 30 Nine in line, in weather fine, did the 1200 ft climb … in just five miles … so kind of steep, but for views we'll surely keep. Easier than expected … thanks to stairs newly erected. |
Horsepasture RiverThursday, September 22 Ten joined forces along the river for horses. Three falls in four miles brought many smiles. Some apprehension to add the extension, so instead all did venture to the visitor center. |
Chau RamTuesday, September 20 Ten ventured out and beat the heat. Hiked 'bout four. Saw lots that's neat! |
Lick Log EastThursday, September 15 Thirteen got lucky. Found Lick Log just ducky. Hiked 'tween five and six to get our kicks. |