Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park 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. June 2015 This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. Rembert C. Dennis Building,1000 Assembly Street,Columbia, SC 29201 Oscar Scherer State Park Always find out if the gate is unlocked ahead of time! Vermont If you want easier trails, here are the other seven options: Dickey Bell, Dutch John, Falls Dam, Rocky Mountain Loop, Sawmill, Slab Pile, and Wolf Den. For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. We walked uphill and very steep downhill. Youll see more picturesque spots if you extend your trip to Blue Ridge. We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. From there, i would follow the Foothills Trail to the Horsepasture River, with a side trip to Hilliard Falls. Clarkesville Cherokee National Forest 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). You will only be about 60 miles away from Tail Of The Dragon. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Honeymoon Island State Park Putting a lift and 37s on next so this should go a little smoother next time. Thats why its ideal for both occasional travelers and adrenaline junkies. Musterground Road on the Oconee County side of Jocassee Gorges will also be closed. April 2015 The 77-mile Foothills Trail straddles the North Carolina and South Carolina border for much of its trek through the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment. You All stock and only use my 4x2. The gravel road is only open in the month of April, and from September 15 through January 2. You should also know that this location has different sections. Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area May 2016 First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. Feb 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM #152 #152. Appalachian Trail Apopka There are steep slopes and slightly big rocks in the area if you want some ATV challenges. Another one I ran out of momentum and walked the last few steps through the stream. Access to the road to the Sassafras Mountain Overlook, F. Van Clayton Highway, is managed by Pickens County and may be subject to closure as well. Just remember to be responsible for your trash. Stone Mountain Scenic Views Just as we where driving back out a Ford Ranger (small one) came up and stopped to ask, "How's the trail up ahead?" Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. Lastly, dont miss the campsites andof coursethe views of Lake Jocassee. The Jocassee Gorges, which includes the Franklin L. Gravely Wildlife Management Area, is in northern Pickens and Oconee counties along the North Carolina border and surrounds Lake Jocassee. Erwin The Jocassee Gorges entrance at Shooting Tree Ridge Road, which is on Cleo Chapman Highway in Eastatoe Valley, will remain open, but the road will be gated and closed at Cane Creek. 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. Ponds/Lakes Spring Hill CLEMSON, S.C. - Most year-round roads within the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County have been reopened by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Despite the risky terrain, a lot of people still visit this location. Took stock Jeep JK 2dr and made it. St. Marks Area 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. Riders can also buy a map with complete details so they can maximize their itinerary. Dahlonega 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. Dayton This is a seasonal dirt road north of lake Jocassee that runs up to the NC border. My plan was to use an abandoned forest road to get to the Foothills Trail from Musterground Road. It was not as muddy as I was expecting. Maggie Valley As for the end of the trail, you can pass through a tunnel, which is quite cool. The year-round roads include Horsepasture Road from the Laurel Valley entrance on US 178 to Jumping Off Rock. Marlinton Skid plate a must! I highly recommend. These are two of the four mountainous rivers that feed Lake Jocassee with their beautiful, cold, clear water, providing many of us with our drinking water. We drove AHR until it turned into Chestnut Mountain and rode that all the way back to the parking lot for Turtleback Falls. Jocassee Gorges, acquired by SCDNR in 1998, is also home to rare and unusual plants and animals. Musterground Trail is also suitable for your pet if you want your companion to join you. Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. If you believe, like I do, that water is our most valuable resource on the planet, this is a glorious sight! On the hike out, we ran into some thru-hikers from North Carolina looking for some guidance on campsites. So gear-up and get ready for an adventure. We packed lots of water and fruit, and set off to Musterground Road in Neils Jeep Gladiator and yes, you do need a 4x4 high clearance vehicle (and a keen sense of adventure!) cool trail, great scenery and well maintained. Jonathan Dickinson State Park LaFayette Crystal Mill, Colorado, is an off-road paradise, and its easy to see why. Matic The "OFG" Baby!!! Has anyone been down this road or have any info about the area? I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. A previous poster reported the same situation. Lexington I think Musterground Rd is part of this area. Sky Valley Green River Game Lands A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. 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. Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project and Musterground Road in Oconee. Ring Park We spent an awesome weekend offroading and camping. I think @Matic may have the most info on it yet. April 2014 Fort Payne St. George Island State Park #1 New Castle Since parking is also essential, the Cotton Place Trailhead will always be available for vehicles that successfully reach the Daniel TR 390 trails most challenging area. Cool trail with several camping spots, but doesn't lead to too many views except for a nice river and wide view of Lake Jocassee. Pigeon-Crockford Wildlife Management Area Snowbird Backcountry Area North Carolina May 2018 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. I love to explore earth's natural terrain and share my experience. Spartanburg, SC 29306, 2023 Upstate Forever. Jefferson National Forest If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. Great Smoky Mountains National Park October 2014 Hit a 19deg pitch on one spot. Citrus Wildlife Management Area All are first come, first serve. Gorges State Park I am an experienced hiker in this area. Some tight turns the further in you go. This was my first mountain biking adventure. I didn't get out to Musterground Mtn, but followed a side trail south. Chestnut Mountain Rd. Six miles deep into the rugged Jocassee Gorges, we pulled over to the left at Line Rock Gap and found the red gate at the trailhead. Hayesville And right again, that is Bad Creek. WF Local Forums for Your Region and State, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I was thinking about going to Uwharrie this weekend, but I may make this run instead just to do it before they put the gate back up. Occasionally my feet slipped going downhill on the large gravel. No reservations and no permitting req'd. Its only open during hunting season. I would return the same way. About two miles in, we found the sign pointing us to our final destination the 50-foot spectacular waterfall that is Hilliard Falls! Elk Knob Game Lands Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. I have the next 2 days off and the weather looks nice. "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1.". Musterground Mountain Information Coordinates: 35.0117601N, -82.9584775W Approx. February 2014, All Reed Bingham State Park Unfortunately it was dark when we were in this area. Grundy Forest State Natural Area Mentone Dont go off directions on this app cause it will bring you to a subdivision for some reason. 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. This is a legit camp spot on the trail. October 2016 A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. Fires Creek Recreation Area Youll surely appreciate some parts of the trail ascending higher and higher. Is it more challenging? GTM Reserve 29 October 2022 OHV/Off-road driving This was such a fun 4x4 trail! 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. We rode through 3 streams. Bartram Trail However, its one of the most difficultoff road trails NChas to offer. First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. Rock Island State Park The gravel terrain is generally dog-friendly, so there's no need to worry. We were also fortunate that it did not rain. November 2015 The view gets more beautiful during sunset. Myakka River State Park In 2018, I fulfilled a goal when I hiked the 77-mile Foothills Trail with my husband, Neil, and our friend and neighbor, David Delahunty. Sumatra Cordele Another one I ran out of momentum and walked the last few steps through the stream. Musterground Mountain is displayed on the "Reid" USGS topo map quad. Dillard December 2018 11/24/20 - great offroad trip! Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. "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? The road is pretty easy going for about the first 2.5 miles, with good views of Lake Jocassee. Pass through the gate. "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1.". July 2017 Marianna Area Please remove "SC.GOV" from your compatibility view listings using your settings in the Internet Explorer options. All are first come, first serve. I didn't want to tear up the trail so I switched to 4x4. Great moderate 4wd trail, we had a 2014 f-150 super crew with the 6.5ft bed, everything stock. Chunky Gal Trail The property features numerous forest ecosystems and many rivers and streams. Too late in the day for the hike. Reliance For information on the road to Sassafras, call the Pickens County Sheriffs Office at (864) 898-5500. One of my favorite resources when exploring is my "DNR Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges" map. This was my first mountain biking adventure. Black Bear Wilderness Was it worth the wait? If you are seeing this, then your internet browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer and you are running in Compatibility mode. Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. Bonus - the leaves were at peak today. This goes for all the forest service roads. One particular section between SC 130 and US 178 is nearly 30 miles long and is known for very limited road access. Troutdale SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). 507 Pettigru St Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park Pulling out my DNR map, the trailhead at Line Rock Gap was located about six miles from Bad Creek, and on a perfectly sunny April day, the tenacious trio of Neil, David and Em set out for a memorable venture. There are many steep up and steep down sections. Always find out if the gate is unlocked ahead of time! Florida Trail No lift. This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. George Washington National Forest We started at Musterground Road in the parking lot for Foothills Trail Lower Falls. Collier-Seminole State Park Huntington Four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles and Jeeps can also be used, but theyre only allowed in some areas. 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. Gate still open? Rosman My only regret was not taking the spur trail to Hilliard Falls, which is arguably one of the most elusive and remote falls in the Carolinas. Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. Tallulah Gorge State Park Jocassee road closures will remain in effect until Monday, Jan. 11. Always find out if the gate is unlocked ahead of time! Life's Better Signal Mountain Because we had bikes, we could go under the closed forest service gate. While its risky for beginners, it can be one of the most exciting locations for experienced drivers. March 2018 Daniel TR 390, the one we discussed earlier, is included in the Badin Lake trail system. Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. Its the most challenging section. 2022 All rights reserved. Its also quite unpredictable since it includes hills, muddy sections, and bodies of water. 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. June 2014 Great moderate 4wd trail, we had a 2014 f-150 super crew with the 6.5ft bed, everything stock. 2023 Back Lake Shoot Out - February 4, 2023 . Frozen Head State Park Joyce Kilmer - Slickrock Wilderness December 2014 As of Monday afternoon, the road was still covered in ice and snow. Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. January 2017 December 2016 @synaps3 did a write-up here, so I put mine . Basinger Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. Sipsey Wilderness Pittsburg Ridge Runners SC Annual Turkey Feed - January 28, 2023 - Pittsburg, NH. there are multiple camp sites. Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Rome Very easy to drive, fun, several area to take pictures. September 2014 A 10-mile portion of the Horsepasture road is open year-round and has 4 designated camp sites. Joined: There is much work to be done, and the time is now! August 2016 I took my 2022 Colorado ZR2 with 31" tires and 10" of ground clearance and had no problem. Watch carefully for the gate as it is easily missed! http://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/jocassee/management8.htm About the Gorges State Park (3/23/12 - New Information from Randall below) : .Info on the Gorges State Park area in NC. Check the South Carolina DNR website for hunting season dates. Great day in the woods! We were able to bring the dog, kids and find a great pull off to camp. Is it more challenging? March 2014 High Falls State Park Leffis Key Preserve Cullowhee July 2015 Access to that road is controlled by Pickens County. March 2015 Welcome to Off-Roading Pro. Very easy to drive, fun, several area to take pictures. This hike occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Torreya State Park Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area November 2014 Venice Some hikers use a boat shuttle across Lake Jocassee to split the segment, but that was not really an option in my case, because I would likely finish the hike after the shuttling service closes for the night. Hot Springs Expect showers and different types of toilets if you want to camp out after a long day of exploring trails. Sprewell Bluff Park Virginia Whitehall Pittman Center Apalachicola Bluffs And Ravines Preserve Great trail for Jeeps. We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. Historic Sites Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! I used my brakes almost the whole way with a frequent threat of skidding out. years ago and need to get back up there to see the rest of the trail. New River Gorge National Park 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, https://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/jocassee/management8.htm. 11/24/20 - great offroad trip! McMinville We were able to bring the dog, kids and find a great pull off to camp. The road to Sassafras Mountain Overlook, the F. Van Clayton Highway, is still closed. St. Augustine 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. Click here to read a PDF of the Spring/Summer 2021 issue. Econfina Creek Wildife Management Area The forest feel is pretty refreshing even though the trip is shorter than other locations. It is not designed for mountain biking. Here's a link to the DNR site http://www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/wild/j.anagement8.htm There's a point where it gets beyond gravel and becomes double track with a couple rough spots. Prentice Cooper State Forest A very rough ATV road - used mainly by hunters - called Musterground Road, is open during hunting seasons. Discussion in 'South East' started by EricL, Mar 2, 2018. Like I mentioned earlier, this gate is open only during spring hunting season and fall hunting season. It has such pretty lake views. Will go again. Opposite Gorges State Park on the NC/SC border is Musterground Road. Bakersville Great day in the woods! As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. Cherohala Skyway Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest Oxford I took my 2022 Colorado ZR2 with 31" tires and 10" of ground clearance and had no problem. Oneida Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. Franklin Brown Mountain OHV area is the only trail system within Pisgah National Forest that allows all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and 44 off-road driving. Occasionally my feet slipped going downhill on the large gravel. Travel for a few more miles, and youll be able to reach the steel bridge. A few spots were slick. Covington Nice views of the lake below and some white water rapids. Drove part of it two (?) Maybe a forum issue cause they work if I copy and paste them. Privacy Policy. Shooting-Tree Ridge Road, from its Eastatoee Valley entrance on Cleo Chapman Highway, is open to an intermediate gate about 5 miles in, to give small game hunters better access. This trail ends at a foot hiking trail that leads to the shoreline. Naples Mostly gravel and nothing too rough to worry about damage or rolling. Your links don't work but by the pics of the bridge I'd say you were in Bad Creek? We would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! January 2015 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. This was done Wednesday January 29. This is Musterground Road. Linville The fantastic scenery of California welcomes all types of outdoor activities and, Read More 23 Best Off Road San Diego TrailsContinue. Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. Dalton South Carolina Circle B Bar Reserve We drove a stock Toyota Tacoma and it did fine but taller and better tires would have been useful on some sections. December 2015 Highlands February 2018 We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. Hunde . The gate, which is near the intersection with Glady Fork Road and is managed by Pickens County in inclement weather, is about a mile from the Sassafras Mountain Overlook. Lake George Wild Forest EricL, Feb 12, 2019 #151. December 2017 Panama City Area We saw no one all day. Quick Point Nature Preserve Check the SCDNR social media outlets, or call (864) 868-0281 for Jocassee Gorges road management updates. As my mother says, nature is the best gardener! It's 13 miles one way. January 2018 Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Kelly Park The Daniel TR 390 is open even during rainy days, which will only increase the level of thrill for adrenaline junkies. This goes for all the forest service roads. September 2016 I fell in the water on the first one. Have a stock unlimited, not ready to scratch it up or break it yet, so JavaScript is disabled. will not be able to view the application with this browser and these settings. This was done Wednesday January 29. You'll definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to hunt camp 5 and you might end up with a little desert pin-striping. Oh no, this trail is closed. Enota Retreat This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. Mountains-to-Sea Trail 98 Casey DR, Candler, NC 28715 Overview Sleepy Sheep Mobile Home Park LLC is business registered with North Carolina Secretary of the State (SOS). Tracy City West Virginia The gates will be locked until further notice. Camp Adger Road at US 178, which goes to the Franklin Gravely Monument, has not yet reopened but SCDNR officials expect it to reopen later this week. Slow going so be prepared! November 2016 Lake June-in-Winter State Park Chattanooga Valley based on 18 tracks & routes | #44 hike out of 100 in Sumter National Forest | DIFFICULT smartphoneSave Hike View Photos ( 24) fullscreen link Copy Link share Share directions Driving Directions file_download GPX/KML 10.1 mi Distance 5 hrs 5 min Time terrain 1,001 ft Elev Gain Overview This is a difficult one way trail in Sumter National Forest. Fun trail! Great trail! UPCOMING EVENTS: Pittsburg Ridge Runners' 9th Annual Snowmobile Blessing, - January 14, 2023 - Pittsburg, NH. Dont worry; youll see garbage cans almost anywhere. This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. Resort Address: 27625 Gables Road Webster, WI 54893 Campground : 715-544-7398 Bar Address: 27622 Gables Road Webster, WI 54893. Three years later and after doing some research, I discovered that one of the trailheads to Hilliard Falls is Line Rock Gap which can be accessed via Musterground Road at Duke Energys Bad Creek Facility. The road seems to be in good condition at first, being graveled well. Walhalla DeSoto State Park Reflecting on the day, I continue to be thankful for the visionaries who preserved this area and who continue to work tirelessly to protect this special, special place in our state and our country. 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. cool trail, great scenery and well maintained. Sent from my Hewlett-Packard 75C, using the Flying Merkel motorcycle app. There is a gate at the beginning of the road. 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. Topsail Hill State Park As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. Done in a Jeep wrangler. During 2012 and 2013, I began to expand my trips into adjacent states, as well as into the wilder National Forest areas rather than just State Parks. 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). October 2015 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. In this essay,originally published in the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources'Jocassee Journal, Emelyn reflects on her experience hiking to Hilliard Falls, located off the Foothills Trail. Musterground Road Exploratory Runs. Aska Trail System Just make sure to consider your current skill level to keep your adventures safe and fun. Shop The Ridge Store: www.TheRidgeStore.comCampingRandy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/campingrandy Went out this week to Musterground Road in the Jocassee. 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. Suwannee River Parrish I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. Vehicles can easily handle the size and depth of the puddles. A few spots were slick. Quick video showing you how to find the Musterground trail in Salem, SC of Bad Creek Rd. Ugh. March 2017 Chatsworth "Road closure will protect soil and water quality, road integrity and help avoid public safety issues," said Mark Hall, SCDNR Jocassee Gorges land manager. Both sides of the trail have decent campsites. Alabama This was done Wednesday January 29. Ocean-to-Lake Trail There were many mini waterfalls along the way that tempted us to stop and savor. 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