We got lucky and the road was open. It looked so tempting that I did it again today. Enota Retreat Lakeland Area 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. New River Gorge National Park We drove a stock Toyota Tacoma and it did fine but taller and better tires would have been useful on some sections. I think Musterground Rd is part of this area. However, its one of the most difficultoff road trails NChas to offer. March 2014 Great day in the woods! Shop The Ridge Store: www.TheRidgeStore.comCampingRandy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/campingrandy Went out this week to Musterground Road in the Jocassee. Eglin Air Force Base Here are some of the best off road trails North Carolina has to offer: Read on to learn more information about those trails, and why you should choose one of them for your next off-roading experience. As far as technicality, I wouldn't suggest going through without a lift and AT tires. For more information, contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Communications Office by emailing Newsdesk@dnr.sc.gov. Sent from my Hewlett-Packard 75C, using the Flying Merkel motorcycle app. This is a road designed for 4WD and ATVs. St. Augustine Citico Creek Wilderness 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. A few spots were slick. Pittsburg Ridge Runners SC Annual Turkey Feed - January 28, 2023 - Pittsburg, NH. I highly recommend. Hit a 19deg pitch on one spot. The road seems to be in good condition at first, being graveled well. It is not designed for mountain biking. Ocala Area Rice Creek Conservation Area We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. Expect showers and different types of toilets if you want to camp out after a long day of exploring trails. And right again, that is Bad Creek. Camel's Hump State Park Rock Island State Park 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. Scenic Views Mccaysville Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! The road is pretty easy going for about the first 2.5 miles, with good views of Lake Jocassee. January 2018 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. Just remember to be responsible for your trash. You'll definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to hunt camp 5 and you might end up with a little desert pin-striping. Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! Historic Sites Providence Canyon State Park We got lucky and the road was open. Pigeon-Crockford Wildlife Management Area Calhoun Jones Gap State Park I brought my 2020 Jeep gladiator. A few spots were slick. Sipsey Wilderness It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1. Talladega National Forest Cherohala Skyway While its risky for beginners, it can be one of the most exciting locations for experienced drivers. Maggie Valley If you are seeing this, then your internet browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer and you are running in Compatibility mode. April 2016 Both sides of the trail have decent campsites. SAISONALE SCHLIEUNG: Dieser Bereich unterliegt von Januar bis September einer saisonalen Schlieung. Prentice Cooper State Forest Took stock Jeep JK 2dr and made it. Orlando Area Bummer, this trail is closed. Clarkesville Great trail for Jeeps. Middlesex We drove a stock Toyota Tacoma and it did fine but taller and better tires would have been useful on some sections. Happy for my crash bars! Here is where we set out on foot to hike the .4 mile spur trail to The Foothills Trail. Fort Mountain State Park It also offers picnic areas, restrooms, general stores, grocery stores, grills, and fire rings. Chattanooga There are steep slopes and slightly big rocks in the area if you want some ATV challenges. Gate was locked when we finally found it. The entrance to Horsepasture Road is on US 178 about a mile north of Rocky Bottom community. Gotta do the horse pasture one. Still really enjoyable! A few notes: spoke with a lifelong hunter (Dan) up there. Fayetteville Youll see more picturesque spots if you extend your trip to Blue Ridge. Despite the risky terrain, a lot of people still visit this location. Kept it in 2WD until after a big turnaround maybe 5 miles in. Want to report conditions for this trail? All 34 miles of trails are open to dirt bikes, and over 14 miles are open to ATVs, jeeps, and other 4-wheel-drive vehicles. We walked uphill and very steep downhill. Virgin Falls State Natural Area We drove Musterground until we reached the left turn for Auger Hole. Not under this specific thread subject, but are there cool roads to ride in Sumter forest north of cola? The road is actually open now until April or may. Skid plate a must! The ATV parking only sign and Musterground Road The path continued to gradually go uphill before eventually ending up at a clearing that was signposted for ATV parking. We drove AHR until it turned into Chestnut Mountain and rode that all the way back to the parking lot for Turtleback Falls. Check the SCDNR social media outlets, or call (864) 868-0281 for Jocassee Gorges road management updates. I didn't want to tear up the trail so I switched to 4x4. Its subtropical climate and abundance of greenery make it an excellent destination for off-road, Read More 15 Best Off Road Parks in ArkansasContinue, If youve ever dreamed of completing historic, epic trails on your 44, then the Alpine Loop in Colorado must be on your bucket list. I am an experienced hiker in this area. A little higher than stock due to larger tires. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. A little higher than stock due to larger tires. Cornelia January 2015 Sylva Cordele 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). February 2021 Crystal Mill, Colorado, is an off-road paradise, and its easy to see why. 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. Catfish Creek State Park 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. This was such a fun 4x4 trail! One of my favorite resources when exploring is my DNR Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges map. The segment of the Foothills Trail between the Bad Creek Trailhead and Rocky Bottom has intrigued me for a long time. Lake June-in-Winter State Park These falls were named after Glenn Hilliard, one of the original founders of The Foothills Trail. August 2014 Explored at length the BC area and didn't find the open gate leading to NC. Was pretty much at it max capabilities on the second half of the trail. 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. Tampa Bay Area I was struck by the solitude and peacefulness of the pools beneath the falls that flow into Bearcamp Creek. We rode through 3 streams. Florida Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Wakulla Springs State Park Great trail! Anniston Area I have 3 years of amateur weather forecasting experience, having studied a lot of meteorology basics over the years. Bird watching, hiking, fishing and hunting are traditional uses on Jocassee. January 2017 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. Putting a lift and 37s on next so this should go a little smoother next time. As we drove past Bad Creek Access, we had beautiful views off to our right of Lake Jocassee, the purest lake in South Carolina. As of Monday afternoon, the road was still covered in ice and snow. I didn't want to tear up the trail so I switched to 4x4. which made me think how refreshing it would feel in the heat of the summer. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, purchasing, reviews, accessories, maintenance, and more! Please remove "SC.GOV" from your compatibility view listings using your settings in the Internet Explorer options. Dec 29, 2017 (Edited) Wide trail and lots of scenery. I didn't get out to Musterground Mtn, but followed a side trail south. Fort Myers Area Ocean-to-Lake Trail From the gate to Line Rock Gap, the driving distance is about 6 miles. This is a legit camp spot on the trail. Great trail for Jeeps. Chestnut Mountain Rd. October 2019 Drove part of it two (?) I am an experienced hiker in this area. Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area Sumter National Forest November 2014 May 2018 It is not for the faint of heart! Like the Wash Creek Road because of the river, light traffic, and easy dirt-gravel terrain, the Bent Creek Road is an excellent destination for off-road adventures without a 4WD and nature treks. March 2018 December 2015 We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. Approximately 13 miles in length, the Musterground trail is neither too easy nor too hard to pass through. Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park Four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles and Jeeps can also be used, but theyre only allowed in some areas. It is not designed for mountain biking. Cleevland This was my first mountain biking adventure. LaFayette Myakka River State Park Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park Originally based out of Atlanta, Georgia, I started out by occasionally hiking short trails throughout well-known Georgia State Parks. Cumberland Trail 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. The business address is 98 Casey DR, Candler, NC 28715. Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. Fort Payne Citrus Wildlife Management Area Its, Read More Alpine Loop Colorado Difficulty (Off-Road Tips)Continue. I didn't get out to Musterground Mtn, but followed a side trail south. Waleska August 2016 Gate was locked when we finally found it. OffRoadingPro.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Adel We walked uphill and very steep downhill. Lake City Area We turned right on to Auger Hole Road. Ridge Runners) - January 28, 2023 - Berlin, NH. Oneida Econfina Creek Wildife Management Area will not be able to view the application with this browser and these settings. @synaps3 did a write-up here, so I put mine . Buchanan It has such pretty lake views. there are multiple camp sites. Withlacoochee State Forest A group of the Georgia guys are planning on going Saturday morning. Chatsworth Local leaders share perspectives on conservation and economic development, Recently Protected: Tyger River Confluence at Nesbitt Shoals, 864.250.0500 March 2016 Beersheba Springs 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). Suches We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. The gravel road is only open in the month of April, and from September 15 through January 2. Spruce Pine Tate's Hell State Forest Sheltowee Trace Trail Phone Numbers | Putting a lift and 37s on next so this should go a little smoother next time. Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. 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. If youre planning to extend your ride for more than 24 hours, there are available campsites, which make the Brown Mountain location quite popular for visitors. Jocassee Gorges interior roads are scheduled to remain open until Jan. 15, and Hall said the inclement weather closings should not affect that schedule. Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area A very rough ATV road - used mainly by hunters - called Musterground Road, is open during hunting seasons. I highly recommend. As for the vehicles that are usually used on this trail, ATVs and 4WDs are quite popular. 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