OFHC 2012 Hikes

Dry Falls and Cliffside Lake Trails, Highlands, NC September 25, 2012 TRAIL INFO. – We traveled to Highlands, NC today and first stopped by the newly re-opened Dry Falls Trail. Always a favorite stop to view one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the U.S. The trail is about a quarter mile long and allows […]

Chattooga Loop Trail – Glenn Falls Trail, NC September 11, 2012 TRAIL INFO. – We hiked on the Chattooga Loop Trail first and included a portion of the Chattooga Cliffs Trail. The loop trail is 2 miles long with amazing views of the river especially at the start from the Iron Bridge. It follows the

Ivestor Gap Trail – Shining Rock – NC Blueridge Parkway August 28, 2012 REPORT FROM GROUP TWO TODAY! Today, We had two separate groups hiking. This group traveled to the Blueridge Parkway between Cherokee and Asheville, NC. This area is rich with hiking trails and we hiked on the Ivestor Gap Trail to Shining Rock.

Bartram Trail – GA – Warwoman Dell – Rainey Mountain August 28, 2012 TRAIL INFO. – We accessed the Bartram Trail at the Warwoman Dell Picnic Area near Clayton, GA. We hiked southward on the trail to a point a mile and a half past Big Rock. The trail is in good shape other than

Appalachian Trail – Wayah Gap – Siler Bald – NC August 21, 2012 TRAIL INFO. – We accessed the Appalachian Trail at the Wayah Crest Picnic Area at Wayah Gap. It is a 2 mile hike to the summit of 5,216 ft. Siler Bald including the walk up the grassy slope side-trail off of the

Pickens Nose Trail – Appalachian Trail – Albert Mountain, NC August 14, 2012 TRAIL INFO. – Pickens Nose Mountain was named after Revolutionary War General Andrew Pickens. The Pickens Nose Trail is heavily used by rock climbers/rappelers since it has magnificent rock faces. The views there are awesome! Our second hike started at the parking

Chimney Rock Trail – Big Scaly Mountain, NC July 24, 2012 This week’s hike was on the Chimney Rock Trail in NC from the dead end of the Tate City Road up the the summit of Big Scaly Mountain (5,200 ft). HIKERS – Karen Brown, Phil Brownrigg, Dan Euliss, Pam Euliss, Dave Hinson, Bill Hunt,

Appalachian Trail – Deep Gap to Standing Indian Mountain, NC July 17, 2012 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in NC from Deep Gap to the Summit of Standing Indian Mountain (5,498 ft). HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Dick Metzgar, George Otis, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Vic Robson and Carole

Panther Creek Trail – Panther Creek Falls , GA July 10, 2012 This week’s hike was on the Panther Creek Trail near Tallulah Falls, GA to Panther Creek Falls and back. Total hike today 7 miles. HIKERS: Karen Brown, Phil Brownrigg, Pam Euliss, Dick Metzgar, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, George Otis, John Otis, Don Preece,

Kimsey Creek Trail – Standing Indian Campground to Deep Gap A.T. , NC July 3, 2012 This week’s hike started at Standing Indian Campground near Franklin, NC. We Hiked the Kimsey Creek Trail to Deep Gap on the Appalachian Trail. Approximately 8 miles round trip. HIKERS – Rebecca Andrews, Phil Brownrigg, Pam Euliss, Bill Hunt,