2022 All rights reserved. And, if youll explore more carefully, youll find a beautiful grassy section. Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Myron B. Hodge City Park I didn't want to tear up the trail so I switched to 4x4. Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area December 2015 If you want easier trails, here are the other seven options: Dickey Bell, Dutch John, Falls Dam, Rocky Mountain Loop, Sawmill, Slab Pile, and Wolf Den. There is a gate at the beginning of the road. Caspersen Beach Park The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Southern Nantahala Wilderness Sprewell Bluff Park Still really enjoyable! 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. I am an experienced hiker in this area. Jones Gap State Park The Oconee County access to the Jocassee Gorges is closed to vehicles. Oh no, this trail is closed. Unaka Mountain Wilderness Just remember to be responsible for your trash. February 2017 Keown Falls Recreation Area 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. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. Berry College Trail System We were also fortunate that it did not rain. We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. April 2016 January 2021 March 2016 I highly recommend. 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. 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. Occasionally my feet slipped going downhill on the large gravel. For information on the road to Sassafras, call the Pickens County Sheriffs Office at (864) 898-5500. The Jocassee Gorges is in northern Pickens and Oconee counties along the North Carolina border and surrounds Lake Jocassee. Waleska 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. Stone Mountain Park 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. We crossed the Iron Bridge at the Horsepasture River. 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. 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. A forum community dedicated to Jeep Wrangler owners and enthusiasts. Linville Gorge Wilderness November 2018 This hike occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Buchanan Sent from my Hewlett-Packard 75C, using the Flying Merkel motorcycle app. Pinhoti Trail Duncan Ridge Trail Alabama We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. That's badass. cool trail, great scenery and well maintained. will not be able to view the application with this browser and these settings. Blue Ridge Parkway Is it more challenging? Disclosure: We may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Always find out if the gate is unlocked ahead of time! It is not designed for mountain biking. SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). Too late in the day for the hike. We turned right on to Auger Hole Road. The 77-mile Foothills Trail straddles the North Carolina and South Carolina border for much of its trek through the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment. Paynes Creek Historic State Park We got lucky and the road was open. Did this in an 02 Suburban. It is not for the faint of heart! Let's ride! Chatsworth The trail closes January 2nd. Four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles and Jeeps can also be used, but theyre only allowed in some areas. Tellico Plains Great day in the woods! As for the vehicles that are usually used on this trail, ATVs and 4WDs are quite popular. 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. Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. Feb 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM #152 #152. 2015 JK Hard Rock Red 9.5 Warn Winch with factory bumper. South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources Palatka Fayetteville 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. I didn't get out to Musterground Mtn, but followed a side trail south. Its perfect for pro riders who are looking for a challenge. Camel's Hump State Park My other hobbies include chess, science, old music, and meteorology. If you believe, like I do, that water is our most valuable resource on the planet, this is a glorious sight! It looked so tempting that I did it again today. November 2016 Emerson Point Preserve Soddy Daisy All are first come, first serve. November 2019 Art Loeb Trail We drove a stock Toyota Tacoma and it did fine but taller and better tires would have been useful on some sections. Sparta Brown Mountain OHV area is the only trail system within Pisgah National Forest that allows all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and 44 off-road driving. New River Gorge National Park Hiawassee Check the South Carolina DNR website for hunting season dates. here: Reed Bingham State Park SAISONALE SCHLIEUNG: Dieser Bereich unterliegt von Januar bis September einer saisonalen Schlieung. No reservations and no permitting req'd. September 2015 Overall, it was an excellent day out in nature, maintaining our social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. Discussion in 'South East' started by EricL, Mar 2, 2018. Guana River Wildlife Management Area As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. Privacy Policy. 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. Apalachicola Bluffs And Ravines Preserve Check the SCDNR social media outlets, or call (864) 868-0281 for Jocassee Gorges road management updates. 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. Bradenton Beach Closing wed, Jan 1. Honeymoon Island State Park 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. We were also fortunate that it did not rain. This is a legit camp spot on the trail. The effective date is November 23, 2022. I brought my 2020 Jeep gladiator. Vermont Dan said it is a 15-20 mile stretch, but some great areas. Despite light traffic in the area, the dirt and gravel trail is good enough for both beginners and expert drivers. Jackson Shop The Ridge Store: www.TheRidgeStore.comCampingRandy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/campingrandy Went out this week to Musterground Road in the Jocassee. About two miles in, we found the sign pointing us to our final destination the 50-foot spectacular waterfall that is Hilliard Falls! However, its one of the most difficultoff road trails NChas to offer. Connecting with the trail felt familiar as we turned right and headed towards Horsepasture River. Prentice Cooper State Forest Historic Sites Aside from off-road driving, its great for camping, hiking, and running as well. We walked uphill and very steep downhill. 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 brought my 2020 Jeep gladiator. Here is where we set out on foot to hike the .4 mile spur trail to The Foothills Trail. A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. Its only open during hunting season. Catfish Creek State Park Its also one of the largest US states, leaving, Read More 14 Best Dirt Bike Trails in TexasContinue, The Magruder Corridor is a 113-mile OHV road connecting Idaho and Montana. September 2017 I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. 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. Salt Springs Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. SEASONAL CLOSURE: This area is subject to seasonal closure from January to September. Laurel Fork North Wilderness I didn't get out to Musterground Mtn, but followed a side trail south. 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. Done in a Jeep wrangler. We drove over from northeast Georgia, only to find the gate locked. We rode through 3 streams. I used my brakes almost the whole way with a frequent threat of skidding out. Peaks Of Otter Recreation Area Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. From the easy to moderate trails weve discussed, lets proceed to a more difficult one this time. June 2019 Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area 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. We crossed the Iron Bridge at the Horsepasture River. Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. Lake George Wild Forest Slow going so be prepared! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. 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. Mccaysville Its subtropical climate and abundance of greenery make it an excellent destination for off-road, Read More 15 Best Off Road Parks in ArkansasContinue, If youve ever dreamed of completing historic, epic trails on your 44, then the Alpine Loop in Colorado must be on your bucket list. 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