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Yellow Branch Falls
23 Apr 2019

Yellow Branch Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Yellow Branch Falls is a 50-foot cascade near Walhalla, SC. It’s practically across the street from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel, so you could make a day of visiting attractions in the area. There is a parking lot with a … Continued

child friendly, day hike, easy, kid
Andrew Ramey Falls
15 Apr 2019

Andrew Ramey Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Andrew Ramey Falls is an impressive cascade in Oconee County, South Carolina. The pool at the base of the falls is only about 18 inches deep, but it’s sandy and would make for a great lounging area on a hot … Continued

day hike, easy, family, fun, SC, short
Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)
8 Apr 2019

Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 0

Whiteside Mountain is a popular tourist attraction nestled between Cashiers and Highlands in North Carolina. The hike is comprised of a 2-mile loop and has scenic views at the top. There is a large gravel parking lot with privies and … Continued

cashiers, day hike, easy, family, Highlands, kids, loop, weekend
Lower Whitewater Falls
30 Jan 2018

Lower Whitewater Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Foothills Trail, Hiking, South Carolina, Waterfalls | 0

The Whitewater River features two large cascades as it flows from the mountains of North Carolina into Lake Jocassee. Upper Whitewater Falls is on the NC side of the border and the Lower Whitewater Falls is on the SC side. … Continued

day hike, easy, family, friendly
Old Butt Knob & Shining Creek Loop (8.4 miles)
5 Nov 2017

Old Butt Knob & Shining Creek Loop (8.4 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 0

There are lots of ways to get to Shining Rock. The 4.3-mile Ivestor Gap Trail is probably the easiest way in terms of difficulty. The Art Loeb Trail is probably the most rewarding in terms of beauty. The 4-mile Shining … Continued

art loeb, day hike, leaves, loop, Pisgah National Forest, shining rock, trip
Graybeard Trail & Falls
31 Jul 2017

Graybeard Trail & Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

The Graybeard Trail is a 9-mile out-and-back trail in the Montreat area of Black Mountain, North Carolina. It is well blazed with blue, plastic diamonds. The ample signage and maintenance are some of the best I’ve seen since visiting Pearson’s … Continued

day hike, excursion, family, fun, short, trip
Dismal Falls
17 Jul 2017

Dismal Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

The Dismal Creek area is tucked away in western North Carolina, not too far from Panthertown Valley. The trail—and I use that term loosely—features 4 waterfalls. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s a little under 2½ miles from … Continued

challenging, day hike, hours, trip, weekend
Yellow Mountain Trail
17 Dec 2016

Yellow Mountain Trail

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails | 1

The Yellow Mountain Trail is an out-and-back hike near Highlands, North Carolina. It can combined with other area trails to make a weekend backpacking trip, but most people climb the mountain to visit the historic fire tower at the summit. … Continued

day hike, hiking, moderate
Pinnacle Pass & Rim Of The Gap Loop (8 miles)
11 Dec 2016

Pinnacle Pass & Rim Of The Gap Loop (8 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, South Carolina, Trails | 0

Jones Gap State Park in upstate South Carolina is a real gem. It’s part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area along with Caesars Head State Park and a trail network connects the two parks. There’s even a spur that connects … Continued

day hike, moderate, ridge, strenuous
Coldspring Branch & Bill Kimball Loop (4.5 miles)
28 Nov 2016

Coldspring Branch & Bill Kimball Loop (4.5 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, South Carolina, Trails | 0

I finally got around to hiking the 4½ mile Coldspring Branch/Bill Kimball loop at Caesars Head. The western trails at Caesars Head (Raven Cliff Falls, Gum Gap, Dismal Loop, and the Foothills Trail connector) seem to get more attention than … Continued

day hike, easy, family, quick, trip

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Just finished a weekend camping trip in southern Colorado. We got to drive the famous #MillionDollarHighway and grab a beer and some BBQ in Silverton. 
The #OurayPerimeterTrail was the most rewarding short hike I have ever done. You climb up into the mountains (often on the edge of a cliff) and walk completely around the entire valley town of Ouray. It was absolutely spectacular. The foliage was in peak colors and the temperature was perfect. 
It's easy to see why Ouray is called the "Switzerland of the Americas." We got very lucky with this trip. 
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