We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. Gate was locked when we finally found it. "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? I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. Despite light traffic in the area, the dirt and gravel trail is good enough for both beginners and expert drivers. Pigeon Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area Torreya State Park As for the end of the trail, you can pass through a tunnel, which is quite cool. 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. The gates will be locked until further notice. We got lucky and the road was open. Collier-Seminole State Park Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Robinson Preserve South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (sc.gov). which made me think how refreshing it would feel in the heat of the summer. Apalachicola/Port St. Joe Area We got lucky and the road was open. Franklin First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. Fort Payne Area Most of Chestnut Mountain Road was a steep decent on fist sized gravel. Caspersen Beach Park Its the most challenging section. We turned right on to Auger Hole Road. Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. Dont go off directions on this app cause it will bring you to a subdivision for some reason. Wide trail and lots of scenery. I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. It also has a picturesque river where you can take as many shots as you want while exploring for the rest of the day. Watch carefully for the gate as it is easily missed! I went on a ride to musterground mountain in the jocassee area. There is a gate at the beginning of the road. Cordele We drove a stock Toyota Tacoma and it did fine but taller and better tires would have been useful on some sections. However, its only around four miles, which is much shorter than the former option. went up with a 94 cherokee rwd no problem even in the wet! Englewood Area Eglin Air Force Base Cullowhee Robbinsville 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. No reservations and no permitting req'd. Bartow County Parks November 2014 Dillard Reed Bingham State Park August 2015 The road seems to be in good condition at first, being graveled well. September 2016 July 2017 These more challenging locations are not recommended for groups with young children. The gravel road is only open in the month of April, and from September 15 through January 2. As of Monday afternoon, the road was still covered in ice and snow. 11/24/20 - great offroad trip! The section of the Foothills Trail east of Musterground Road visits Hilliard Falls, a tall waterfall on Bearcamp Creek, before using forest roads to wind through hills before reaching the Horsepasture River. Tate City October 2017 Enota Retreat Just as we where driving back out a Ford Ranger (small one) came up and stopped to ask, "How's the trail up ahead?" Welcome to Off-Roading Pro. Aight! One particular section between SC 130 and US 178 is nearly 30 miles long and is known for very limited road access. First half of trail easy 2nd half moderate. It also offers picnic areas, restrooms, general stores, grocery stores, grills, and fire rings. Dan said it is a 15-20 mile stretch, but some great areas. Gate was locked when we finally found it. Feb 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM #152 #152. Gorges State Park Little Manatee River State Park North Carolina Lula Lake Land Trust The property features numerous forest ecosystems and many rivers and streams. A previous poster reported the same situation. Thats why you need to coordinate with proper authorities to gain complete knowledge about the entire complex, preventing the danger of passing a difficult trail by mistake. This was done Wednesday January 29. This also closes some vehicle access points to the Foothills Trail. Like I mentioned earlier, this gate is open only during spring hunting season and fall hunting season. Read More Crystal Mill Colorado: Off-Road Guide and TipsContinue, Visiting San Diego and looking for some scenic off-road trails in Southern California? 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. My plan was to use an abandoned forest road to get to the Foothills Trail from Musterground Road. Its also quite unpredictable since it includes hills, muddy sections, and bodies of water. Enter your email address to subscribe for trail reports: March 2021 Open again March 20th. Tate's Hell State Forest Jonathan Dickinson State Park Great drive, some great views, and lots of fun for dogs off leash. You'll definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to hunt camp 5 and you might end up with a little desert pin-striping. Since the Daniel TR 390 is just a single trail, its only 2.1 miles long. Occasionally my feet slipped going downhill on the large gravel. Don't take that trail. Explored at length the BC area and didn't find the open gate leading to NC. EricL, Feb 12, 2019 #151. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. Fun trail! Did this in an 02 Suburban. One of my favorite resources when exploring is my "DNR Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges" map. Is it more challenging? Honeymoon Island State Park Never hike or head into that area that may be above your fitness or experience level. The effective date is November 23, 2022. We were fortunate that we had no equipment malfunctions. Registered Agent Changes History We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. Suches Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! Done in a Jeep wrangler. If you need to camp out, its not hard to find the right areas. Sprewell Bluff Park Have a stock unlimited, not ready to scratch it up or break it yet, so JavaScript is disabled. It is not for the faint of heart! Berry College Trail System As we drove past Bad Creek Access, we had beautiful views off to our right of Lake Jocassee, the purest lake in South Carolina. July 2015 In all, the round-trip hike was 4.4 miles. Hot Springs We spent an awesome weekend offroading and camping. Fun trail! Foothills Trail: Musterground Road to Hilliard Falls to Horsepasture River, Salem, South Carolina, Pigeon Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Wildlife Management Area. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 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. Ponds/Lakes All are first come, first serve. Benton Mackaye Trail The trail that joins this old road is the FHT, located just before the spot where the spur that goes over to Musterground Road and Lower Whitewater Falls overlook is located.I followed this road (starting from its other end), and it makes a nice loop and/or alternative choice for a mile or so of the FHT. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. The road is actually open now until April or may. Highlands Scenic Highway Has anyone been down this road or have any info about the area? Jul 25, 2016 #7. . SC Rangers will close the gate on Jan 2 (after hunting season). Took stock Jeep JK 2dr and made it. Cornelia If youre looking for off road trails in NC, this article provides some of the best places to ride. South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project and Musterground Road in Oconee. Pumpkintown Virginia This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. A very rough ATV road - used mainly by hunters - called Musterground Road, is open during hunting seasons. Apalachicola Bluffs And Ravines Preserve Will bring the naked wee back to this trail. June 2015 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. No lift. You'll definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to hunt camp 5 and you might end up with a little desert pin-striping. Ocean-to-Lake Trail The current status is current-active. Joyce Kilmer - Slickrock Wilderness We walked uphill and very steep downhill. December 2014 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. I am an experienced hiker in this area. 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. Schade, die Route ist gesschlossen. North Carolina offers plenty to explore, such as Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smokey Mountains. It is not designed for mountain biking. August 2018 It was not as muddy as I was expecting. The fantastic scenery of California welcomes all types of outdoor activities and, Read More 23 Best Off Road San Diego TrailsContinue. Franklin-Marion State Forest I highly recommend. Sopchoppy The trail starts from Elk City in Idaho, goes through a vast, undeveloped, Read More Magruder Corridor OHV Road Guide: Montana & IdahoContinue, Arkansas is known for its splendid scenery, vast terrain, and wildlife. A previous poster reported the same situation. Adel I used my brakes almost the whole way with a frequent threat of skidding out. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Some tight turns the further in you go. Still really enjoyable! Aside from trails, the location has open areas for beginners and hills for experts. SAISONALE SCHLIEUNG: Dieser Bereich unterliegt von Januar bis September einer saisonalen Schlieung. Is Musterground road open? May 2017 February 2021 Chunky Gal Trail Unfortunately it was dark when we were in this area. Youll definitely need some breaks during your off-road adventure. Tray Mountain Wilderness Weeki Wachee Preserve Hwy 11 southwest, right on Hwy 130, enter Bad Creek Area on right, go downhill, make first left. 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