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Falls Creek Falls (Jones Gap State Park)
28 Apr 2018

Falls Creek Falls (Jones Gap State Park)

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

Falls Creek Falls is a waterfall in Jones Gap State Park that features a 50-foot cascade that breaks over several stages. The trailhead is not in the main part of the park. You have to travel through the Palmetto Bible … Continued

day trip, difficult, family, moderate, muddy
Thru-hiking the 30-mile Art Loeb Trail in a day
12 Jun 2017

Thru-hiking the 30-mile Art Loeb Trail in a day

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails | 2

I first hiked the 30.1 mile Art Loeb Trail in the fall of 2016. A drought made the hike more challenging than it probably should have been. I did it SOBO over 3 days. My first afternoon featured 4 miles … Continued

blue ridge parkway, challenge, difficult, north carolina
Art Loeb Trail (30.1 miles)
17 Oct 2016

Art Loeb Trail (30.1 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Backpacking, North Carolina, Trails | 9

The Art Loeb Trail is a 30.1-mile pathway through Pisgah National Forest that crosses four 6000-foot peaks and winds around the base of a fifth at Cold Mountain. I’m still shaking down my new gear, so I thought this would … Continued

backpacking, difficult, hiking, info, information, long distance, trip, weekend

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I finally got around to visiting the Devil's Head Fire Lookout this morning. I got there at 7:00 am and was still probably an hour too late to avoid the beginning of the crowds. Next time, I would do a pre-sunrise hike and catch the dawn from the fire tower. 
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I'm not sure if I should take this sign as humorous or ominous since I'm about to traverse the Black Hills on foot. 🤔
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