For more information on Jocassee Gorges, visit South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). 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. Musterground Road on the Oconee County side of Jocassee Gorges, which was already scheduled to close for the season Jan. 15, will remain closed until its seasonal opening date of March 20. Great day in the woods! Water Features We drove a stock Toyota Tacoma and it did fine but taller and better tires would have been useful on some sections. April 2014 This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. Newbie here, loving all the info I can glean shared by y'all. Crossed over a couple creeks. Grundy Forest State Natural Area Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area We got lucky and the road was open. Jocassee Gorges interior roads are scheduled to remain open until Jan. 15, and Hall said the inclement weather closings should not affect that schedule. Basinger Collier-Seminole State Park Hillsborough River State Park @synaps3 did a write-up here, so I put mine . Sprewell Bluff Park Salem I am also a student at European School of Music where I learned that music and nature have a lot in common. Access to the Musterground property of Jocassee Gorges will continue to be available through the Bad Creek Facility. Jonathan Dickinson State Park A very rough ATV road - used mainly by hunters - called Musterground Road, is open during hunting seasons. Grandfather Mountain State Park Orlando Area Glasgow We would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! We saw no one all day. I am an experienced hiker in this area. Have a stock unlimited, not ready to scratch it up or break it yet, so JavaScript is disabled. I have 3 years of amateur weather forecasting experience, having studied a lot of meteorology basics over the years. "Road closure will protect soil and water quality, road integrity and help avoid public safety issues," said Mark Hall, SCDNR Jocassee Gorges land manager. Tallulah Falls A previous poster reported the same situation. Its only open during hunting season. Aight! Pittman Center Skid plate a must! Leffis Key Preserve Jones Gap 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. There are many steep up and steep down sections. Allegheny Trail Please remove "SC.GOV" from your compatibility view listings using your settings in the Internet Explorer options. DeSoto State Park Most of Chestnut Mountain Road was a steep decent on fist sized gravel. Triple Creek Preserve You Another one I ran out of momentum and walked the last few steps through the stream. Never hike or head into that area that may be above your fitness or experience level. We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. Today, you can find me out in the woods every weekend, whether it's on an official trail or bushwhacking through cross-country terrain without any paths. went up with a 94 cherokee rwd no problem even in the wet! There are many steep up and steep down sections. Despite the risky terrain, a lot of people still visit this location. We'll update this page if and when it reopens. Georgia Some tight turns the further in you go. 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. Done in a Jeep wrangler. The trail closes January 2nd. I used my brakes almost the whole way with a frequent threat of skidding out. October 2018 Dont worry; youll see garbage cans almost anywhere. This was done Wednesday January 29. Drove part of it two (?) Its only open during hunting season. Great trail! Amicalola Falls State Park Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Accessibility Like the Wash Creek Road because of the river, light traffic, and easy dirt-gravel terrain, the Bent Creek Road is an excellent destination for off-road adventures without a 4WD and nature treks. 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 would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. October 2019 Joyce Kilmer - Slickrock Wilderness Will go again. I didn't get out to Musterground Mtn, but followed a side trail south. 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. South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources 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. Youll definitely need some breaks during your off-road adventure. 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. Your links don't work but by the pics of the bridge I'd say you were in Bad Creek? First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. Vogel State Park Florence Area Mentone Chipley Want to report conditions for this trail? Here's the link to google maps. Sumter National Forest Always find out if the gate is unlocked ahead of time! Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. March 2017 Occasionally my feet slipped going downhill on the large gravel. Reed Bingham State Park Spruce Pine Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Great moderate 4wd trail, we had a 2014 f-150 super crew with the 6.5ft bed, everything stock. Was pretty much at it max capabilities on the second half of the trail. North Carolina If youre also planning to go to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Bent Creek Roads endpoint is just below it. August 2018 This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Elk Park April 2017 UF Board member Emelyn Jonesrecently completed the trek to "one of the most elusive and remote falls in the Carolinas." SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. To summarize, these locations have the best off road trails in North Carolina: Finally, you can now have a concrete plan to explore NC as soon as you take our suggested locations to heart. There were rock outcroppings and small waterfalls. I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. Mission accomplished! This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. May 2016 Fun trail! Bonus - the leaves were at peak today. Gate was open! My plan was to use an abandoned forest road to get to the Foothills Trail from Musterground Road. Leon Sinks Geological Area I was thinking of exploring the road. Long Trail One particular section between SC 130 and US 178 is nearly 30 miles long and is known for very limited road access. Phone Numbers | Thats why its ideal for both occasional travelers and adrenaline junkies. Gate was locked when we finally found it. Saluda January 2019 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. Let's ride! Big South Fork National Recreation Area Bartow County Parks June 2015 A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. Lake June-in-Winter State Park 2023 Annual Winter Cookout (White Mtn. We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. We got lucky and the road was open. Panthertown Valley There is a gate at the beginning of the road. 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. Paynes Creek Historic State Park 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. 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. This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. Ring Park We crossed the Iron Bridge at the Horsepasture River. North Carolina offers plenty to explore, such as Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smokey Mountains. Green River Game Lands Spring Hill Erwin Lake City Area Sky Valley Shining Rock Wilderness You'll definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to hunt camp 5 and you might end up with a little desert pin-striping. There are steep slopes and slightly big rocks in the area if you want some ATV challenges. Lexington Ocean-to-Lake Trail George Washington National Forest March 2016 Art Loeb Trail One of my favorite resources when exploring is my "DNR Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges" map. "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1 ." Can you ride ATV in Croatan National Forest? Dalton Drove part of it two (?) Did this in an 02 Suburban. 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. Bird watching, hiking, fishing and hunting are traditional uses on Jocassee. Econfina Creek Wildife Management Area March 2018 We turned right on to Auger Hole Road. The last option that I was left with was to try to use an ATV road mainly used by hunters - Musterground Road - to get to a point on the Foothills Trail several miles east of Bad Creek. Lovingston Check it out to see more! A little higher than stock due to larger tires. This is a legit camp spot on the trail. Feb 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM #152 #152. Bucks Pocket State Park Chillhowee Recreation Area Blue Ridge Parkway Little Manatee River State Park The first part is narrower, the next one is ideal for people and vehicles since the State itself maintains it, and the rest of the trail has campsites. The road seems to be in good condition at first, being graveled well. My favorite stop was about five miles in right before we crossed The Thompson River. This road provides access to the Foothills Trail several miles east of the traditional Lower Whitewater Falls Trailhead. No lift. Die beste Zeit fr einen Besuch dieser Route ist von September bis Dezember. We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. Lookout Mountain Battlefield This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Lithia Springs I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. Bradenton September 2016 Little River Canyon National Preserve A forum community dedicated to Jeep Wrangler owners and enthusiasts. EricL, Feb 12, 2019 #151. Pumpkintown This also closes some vehicle access points to the Foothills Trail. No lift. January 2018 Built explicitly for ATV enthusiasts, the Carolina Backwoods is a fun destination. Bakersville Primitive camping is permitted along the Foothills Trail, Eastatoee Creek Heritage Preserve Spur or the Palmetto Trail year-round and no permits are required. A few spots were slick. January 2021 If youre someone who always prepares for any trip, you dont need to make an itinerary for this place because the business itself will facilitate the tour. Is Musterground road open? The 77-mile Foothills Trail straddles the North Carolina and South Carolina border for much of its trek through the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment. Great trail for Jeeps. We especially enjoyed the blooms of the wild dogwoods and mini purple irises as we hiked. 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. Oh there's great Wee-Strom gravel all over the place. Tallulah Gorge State Park Parrish Dunlap The lower Tater Hill road (off Hwy 130) should also continue to be opened seasonally. Fort Payne Jocassee road closures will remain in effect until Monday, Jan. 11. Palmetto Trail Gruetli-Laager Robinson Preserve Youll surely appreciate some parts of the trail ascending higher and higher. Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. Oconee Station Historic Site Its more on the easier side, though, because you dont need a 4WD to survive the journey. Unaka Mountain Wilderness Oldsmar On the left is a trailhead for the Bad Creek Spur hiking trail. Horsepasture Road within the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County will be closed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) on Thursday in anticipation of significant snow accumulation Thursday night and Friday morning. Check the SCDNR social media outlets, or call (864) 868-0281 for Jocassee Gorges road management updates. 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. Talladega National Forest Hit a 19deg pitch on one spot. Guana River Wildlife Management Area We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. We started at Musterground Road in the parking lot for Foothills Trail Lower Falls. Hunde . This road provides access to the Foothills Trail several miles east of the traditional Lower Whitewater Falls Trailhead. Important: I disclaim any responsibility for any damage or personal injury that may occur as a result of the activities and information found on this website. If you believe, like I do, that water is our most valuable resource on the planet, this is a glorious sight! Huntington Fort Mountain State Park All Rights Reserved|Privacy Policy|Site by A-LINE Interactive. Despite light traffic in the area, the dirt and gravel trail is good enough for both beginners and expert drivers. Cherohala Skyway Nice views of the lake below and some white water rapids. Gate was locked when we finally found it. Tampa Bay Area The gravel terrain is generally dog-friendly, so theres no need to worry. According to SCDNR, road closures helped prevent road damage and avoided public safety issues during the snow storm that hit the Upstate recently. Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. Joan M. Durante Park Come join the discussion about reviews, performance, trail riding, gear, suspension, tires, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, for all JL, JT, JK, TJ, YJ, and CJ models! Benton :mrgreen: Compliments from Mr green. 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. 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). I was struck by the solitude and peacefulness of the pools beneath the falls that flow into Bearcamp Creek. Was pretty much at it max capabilities on the second half of the trail. Took stock Jeep JK 2dr and made it. Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. Mostly gravel and nothing too rough to worry about damage or rolling. Ellijay Crackerneck WMA. Just as we where driving back out a Ford Ranger (small one) came up and stopped to ask, "How's the trail up ahead?" Juniper Prairie Wilderness December 2015 Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. 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. This was such a fun 4x4 trail! Very easy to drive, fun, several area to take pictures. Looking forward to going back to do some more of the side roads up into NC. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Is it more challenging? It also offers picnic areas, restrooms, general stores, grocery stores, grills, and fire rings. Nothing too rough to worry Park Parrish Dunlap musterground road trail open Lower Tater Hill road ( Hwy. 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