OFHC 2006 Hikes

Kimsey Creek, Park Ridge and Wasilik Poplar Trails, NC July 25, 2006 This week’s hike was in the Standing Indian Campground area west of Franklin, NC. We hiked on the Kimsey Creek Trail, Park Ridge Trail and Wasilik Poplar Trail. HIKERS – John Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Bruce O’Connor, Jeanne O’Connor, Bob Presley, Donna Presley, Tony […]

Pickens Nose and Albert Mtn., NC July 17, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Pickens Nose Trail and the Appalachian Trail (Albert Mountain) near Otto, NC. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Ann Magee, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Bruce O’Connor, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Doug Russell, Bob Thompson, David Whitaker, Geri Whitaker, and Carole

Raven Cliffs and Dukes Creek July 11, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Raven Cliffs Trail and the Dukes Creek Trail on the Richard Russell Scenic Highway near Helen, GA. HIKERS – Jeffrey Anderson, Melissa Anderson, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, Bruce O’Connor, Dan Ross,

Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Gap – GA / Bly Gap – NC July 3, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail from Blue Ridge Gap in Georgia to Bly Gap in North Carolina. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Bruce O’Connor, Jeanne O’Connor, Bob Presley, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Dan Ross, Bob Thompson,

Yonah Mountain Trail – near Helen, GA June 27, 2006 This week’s hike was on the new Yonah Mountain Trail that leads to the summit and rock cliffs of Yonah Mountain. This trail allows access to the rock cliffs and involves several sections to explore as well as access to the grassy knoll at the

Appalachian Trail – Deep Gap to Muskrat Creek Shelter June 20, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail starting at Deep Gap (F.S. road 71) in the Standing Indian area, NC and hiking to the Muskrat Creek Shelter. This is the first A.T. shelter in NC and it is less than 3 miles

Foothills Trail – Thompson River – SC/NC June 13, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Foothills Trail starting at the Bad Creek Parking Lot in the Whitewater Falls area. We hiked over to the Thompson River and and back. The Bad Creek Parking area has a half-mile connector trail to the Foothills Trail at

Jack’s Knob Trail – Brasstown Bald, GA June 6, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Jack’s Knob Trail from Highway 180 to Brasstown Bald. This is a nice hike to one of the most beautiful spots anywhere. Georgia’s highest mountian peak (4,784 ft) is a popular tourist attraction because of the awesome 360 degree

Courthouse Gap to Windy Gap – Bartram Trail May 30, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Bartram Trail from Courthouse Gap to Windy Gap. This is an excellent hike through a great hardwood forest in the mountains of N.E. Georgia. Hiking this time of year gives a nice shade canopy for the entire hike.

The Foothills Trail – Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls May 23, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Foothills Trail from Upper Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls. This is an excellent hike to two of the tallest waterfalls in the eastern U.S.. Spectacular views are availble almost as soon as you exit the