Did the JFA trail today (5.73 Miles, 535 EG). They have arrows that indicate which way hikers and bikers should go so you don't go the same direction. Always bear for hikers to move out of the way when bikers come by. This trail surrounds Camp Spearhead so make sure to stay on designated trails if camp is in session.
Today I lead a hike with my hiking group. We went to Yellow Branch Falls (3.1 Miles, 350 EG) and then across the street to the Stumphouse tunnel area and did the Blue Ridge Rail Trail, Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse tunnel (4.6 Miles 325 EG). Yellow Branch Falls had a lot of water today. On the rail trail you are able to crawl into middle tunnel and then stand up inside which is fun. The tunnel at the end (Saddle Tunnel) is underwater but still fun to see.
Yellow Branch Falls:
Started the hike on this hot Saturday on the Frank Coggins Trail. Then continued on the Cold spring Connector to Cold spring Trail. Then towards Raven Cliff Falls parking and then over to Silver Steps Parking. Finished up with the Silver Steps trail to where it connects with Jones Gap SP. Then we followed all the trails back to the car. It was an in and out hike. It ended up being 7 Miles with 1355 EG. It's the orange trail in the map below. The cold spring connector trail was very step and coming back up was strenuous.
Did a 6.7 mile (423 EG) hike in the Clemson Forest today. Saw a lot of mushrooms after all the rain this week and saw a couple guys jump off of the dam during our lunch break which is always fun! A little humid today but a great day for a hike. The orange on the map is what we did today. Started at Indian Springs and did the Lawrence Trail to the Issaqueena Lake Trail to the Dam Road Trail to the Hardwood Trail and back to the Lawrence Trail to complete the loop.
Did a short 4 mile hike today in the Clemson Forest. Came in from the Six Mile side and parked at the first parking area on the left on Issaqueena Lake Rd. Started on the Lawrence trail and made it a loop with the Rocky Trail. Then continued on the Indian Springs trail to the Roy and Dale Trail and back to the Lawrence trail and Indian Springs trail back to the car. Saw a few wildflowers and some small waterfalls. Nice cool morning but was warming up by the time I finished.
