We drove over from northeast Georgia, only to find the gate locked. CC Putnam State Forest I'm 21 years old and have been hiking since 2011. On the left is a trailhead for the Bad Creek Spur hiking trail. It includes eight trails that are within the easiest to the most challenging range. October 2018 Unfortunately it was dark when we were in this area. Ellijay This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. Newport There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. Overall, it was an excellent day out in nature, maintaining our social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. Ocean-to-Lake Trail Dunlap Apalachicola Bluffs And Ravines Preserve It is not designed for mountain biking. The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. June 2019 New York We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. Very easy to drive, fun, several area to take pictures. Its only open during hunting season. We got lucky and the road was open. Dan said it is a 15-20 mile stretch, but some great areas. 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. Dont go off directions on this app cause it will bring you to a subdivision for some reason. Brasstown Wilderness Lakeland Area Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This road provides access to the Foothills Trail several miles east of the traditional Lower Whitewater Falls Trailhead. Mark Trail Wilderness 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. Looking forward to going back to do some more of the side roads up into NC. North Carolina Falling Waters State Park As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. I took my 2022 Colorado ZR2 with 31" tires and 10" of ground clearance and had no problem. EricL, Feb 12, 2019 #151. Pittsburg Ridge Runners SC Annual Turkey Feed - January 28, 2023 - Pittsburg, NH. It was not as muddy as I was expecting. Sumatra No lift. May 2016 Mountains To Sea Trail I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. Lexington Gate still open? Was pretty much at it max capabilities on the second half of the trail. Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. Dayton Hiking to the Lower Whitewater Falls - Final Stretch Grandfather Mountain State Park The road to Sassafras Mountain Overlook, the F. Van Clayton Highway, is still closed. Trenton 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. Like the trail system weve discussed earlier, camping is also allowed in the Daniel TR 390 area. Fort Payne Area Sumter National Forest December 2015 Musterground Road Exploratory Runs. SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). Chiefland Area We would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! Unfortunately it was dark when we were in this area. Orlando Area Another one I ran out of momentum and walked the last few steps through the stream. Die Route wird grundstzlich als moderat eingestuft und kann zumeist in 6 Std 17 Min bewltigt werden. for this quest. A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). Fire Tower Great trail for Jeeps. 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. We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. Weedon Island Preserve The trail starts past the parking lot. Neal Preserve Closing wed, Jan 1. Spartanburg, SC 29306, 2023 Upstate Forever. Great trail for Jeeps. A 10-mile portion of the Horsepasture road is open year-round and has 4 designated camp sites. As for the end of the trail, you can pass through a tunnel, which is quite cool. A few spots were slick. August 2017 Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area July 2015 Rome Musterground Trail is also suitable for your pet if you want your companion to join you. Englewood Area August 2015 There are many steep up and steep down sections. Some tight turns the further in you go. Weeki Wachee Preserve The business address is 98 Casey DR, Candler, NC 28715. The view gets more beautiful during sunset. Dillard Cherokee National Forest Smithgall Woods State Park September 2015 For more information on Jocassee Gorges, visit South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources Its also an impressive location for nature lovers, social media users, and photographers because of the lush forest within and different bodies of water near the area. July 2014 January 2021 North Carolina offers plenty to explore, such as Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smokey Mountains. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Triple Creek Preserve First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. Bummer, this trail is closed. 2022 All rights reserved. I didn't want to tear up the trail so I switched to 4x4. 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. Gate was open! Musterground Mountain is displayed on the "Reid" USGS topo map quad. St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Collier-Seminole State Park Bird watching, hiking, fishing and hunting are traditional uses on Jocassee. Don't take that trail. May 2017 There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. Adirondack Park Basinger Hillsborough River State Park Troutdale SAISONALE SCHLIEUNG: Dieser Bereich unterliegt von Januar bis September einer saisonalen Schlieung. We started at Musterground Road in the parking lot for Foothills Trail Lower Falls. This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Don't take that trail. This goes for all the forest service roads. Mark Oleg OzboydI'm an avid outdoor explorer and a hobbyist landscape photographer. 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. Did this in an 02 Suburban. South Cumberland State Park Elk Knob Game Lands Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. We drove over from northeast Georgia, only to find the gate locked. Linville Gorge Wilderness Unfortunately it was dark when we were in this area. From the easy to moderate trails weve discussed, lets proceed to a more difficult one this time. You Done in a Jeep wrangler. June 2018 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. Bonus - the leaves were at peak today. Naples Discussion in 'South East' started by EricL, Mar 2, 2018. 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. As for the vehicles that are usually used on this trail, ATVs and 4WDs are quite popular. If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. Scenic Views UPCOMING EVENTS: Pittsburg Ridge Runners' 9th Annual Snowmobile Blessing, - January 14, 2023 - Pittsburg, NH. I didn't want to tear up the trail so I switched to 4x4. Enter your email address to subscribe for trail reports: March 2021 Mistletoe State Park We got lucky and the road was open. The road seems to be in good condition at first, being graveled well. You should also know that this location has different sections. 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 segment of the Foothills Trail between the Bad Creek Trailhead and Rocky Bottom has intrigued me for a long time. July 2017 The Brown Mountain trail isnt just about the wilderness. Berry College Trail System Palatka I would return the same way. First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. Upper Tampa Bay County Park We'll update this page if and when it reopens. We crossed the Iron Bridge at the Horsepasture River. Highlands Scenic Highway Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. Cumberland Trail Too late in the day for the hike. The scenic landscape is a beautiful combination of nature and early industrialization. 11/24/20 - great offroad trip! 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. Die beste Zeit fr einen Besuch dieser Route ist von September bis Dezember. SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). Overall, it was an excellent day out in nature, maintaining our social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. Gotta do the horse pasture one. Great trail! Crossed over a couple creeks. Whether you want an easy or hard trail, the Badin Lake system has it all. Don't take that trail. 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. Just off Bad Creek Rd and the area is only open for the hunting season. Pumpkintown Its the most challenging section. Kelly Park 11/24/20 - great offroad trip! Chunky Gal Trail Mccaysville Have a stock unlimited, not ready to scratch it up or break it yet, so JavaScript is disabled. St. George Island State Park WF Local Forums for Your Region and State, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. July 2018 Stone Mountain Park We rode through 3 streams. You're right, the links don't work. 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. Pittman Center If you are seeing this, then your internet browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer and you are running in Compatibility mode. This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. It looked so tempting that I did it again today. We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. We drove AHR until it turned into Chestnut Mountain and rode that all the way back to the parking lot for Turtleback Falls. This fantastic roadside vista provides good views of Lake Jocassee and even a distant view of Lower Whitewater Falls. 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. Lake Placid Virginia Quick Point Nature Preserve Chattooga National Wild And Scenic River March 2015 June 2017 South Carolina 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. Chattahoochee National Forest The property features numerous forest ecosystems and many rivers and streams. Townsend Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "musterground" Flickr tag. Fort Yargo State Park Great moderate 4wd trail, we had a 2014 f-150 super crew with the 6.5ft bed, everything stock. 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. The forest feel is pretty refreshing even though the trip is shorter than other locations. It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1. Perfect for off-highway vehicles (OHVs), the Brown Mountain area has trails spanning a total of 34 miles. Musterground Road Falls Waterfall GPS: 35.02873, -82.98523 Water source: Unmapped tributary Waterfall height: approximately 25-20 feet This waterfall is roadside along Musterground Road (Bad Creek access), which is open seasonally. "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1.". 4WD is necessary for this road in places. Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. Here are some of the best off road trails North Carolina has to offer: Read on to learn more information about those trails, and why you should choose one of them for your next off-roading experience. Spring City This is a legit camp spot on the trail. A gentle rain cooled us off, reminding me that we were in the only temperate rain forest east of the Rockies. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Connecting with the trail felt familiar as we turned right and headed towards Horsepasture River. Accessibility If you need to camp out, its not hard to find the right areas. Appalachian Trail Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. There is a gate at the beginning of the road. Virginia Outdoors Foundation Open again March 20th. I highly recommend. 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. This was such a fun 4x4 trail! Sheltowee Trace Trail My other hobbies include chess, science, old music, and meteorology. These are two of the four mountainous rivers that feed Lake Jocassee with their beautiful, cold, clear water, providing many of us with our drinking water. Aside from off-road driving, its great for camping, hiking, and running as well. Elizabethton Vermont A previous poster reported the same situation. When possible, Off-Roading Pro uses affiliate links. Putting a lift and 37s on next so this should go a little smoother next time. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. 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. 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. Lineville As my mother says, nature is the best gardener! Fun trail! Tennessee If youre planning to extend your ride for more than 24 hours, there are available campsites, which make the Brown Mountain location quite popular for visitors. Its also a forest road but with moderate difficulty for different kinds of activities. We saw no one all day. January 2017 If youre worried about the possibility of muddy grounds, the soil isnt too mushy when wet. If you want to walk around a bit, there are several parking spots despite the small size. Oxford The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Riverview Pointe Preserve 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. In all, the round-trip hike was 4.4 miles. As of Monday afternoon, the road was still covered in ice and snow. We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. Santa Rosa Beach Huntington Blue Ridge I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. Has anyone been down this road or have any info about the area? Tampa Bay Area This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. Signal Mountain Riders can also buy a map with complete details so they can maximize their itinerary. And tags related to the Foothills trail several miles east of the trail! 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