It was not as muddy as I was expecting. A little higher than stock due to larger tires. Fort Payne Area Fort Myers Area Natural Bridge State Park We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. September 2014 Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. Suwannee River December 2016 If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. 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. Aight! I took my 2022 Colorado ZR2 with 31" tires and 10" of ground clearance and had no problem. Covington Brasstown Bald Dont worry; youll see garbage cans almost anywhere. Musterground Trail is also suitable for your pet if you want your companion to join you. From the gate to Line Rock Gap, the driving distance is about 6 miles. I discovered that my batlewings' weak spot are the sandy pits. October 2015 We were also fortunate that it did not rain. Parrish Approximately 13 miles in length, the Musterground trail is neither too easy nor too hard to pass through. Fun trail! 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. Today, you can find me out in the woods every weekend, whether it's on an official trail or bushwhacking through cross-country terrain without any paths. Jocassee road closures will remain in effect until Monday, Jan. 11. Ugh. Adventures on this trail are even better for beginners if their vehicle uses all-terrain (AT) tires. This was done Wednesday January 29. Dillard It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1. Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area CC Putnam State Forest 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. This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. Nobody is required to make a reservation to travel this trail. Newbie here, loving all the info I can glean shared by y'all. 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. Not due to traction issues but centered slightly a couple of times due to length. Water Features We were able to bring the dog, kids and find a great pull off to camp. All stock and only use my 4x2. FOIA | Long Trail Despite light traffic in the area, the dirt and gravel trail is good enough for both beginners and expert drivers. "It's open two times during the year, March 20-May 10 and September 15-January 1.". Apalachicola/Port St. Joe Area Riverview Pointe Preserve Mistletoe State Park years ago and need to get back up there to see the rest of the trail. This is Musterground Road. January 2015 Nice easy trail with some pretty lake views. Explore the most popular trails in my list OHV with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Life's Better May 2014 Balm-Boyette Scrub Preserve 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. I'm Kris and this is my blog where I talk about all things related to ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, Jeeps, snowmobiles, and more. I fell in the water on the first one. Talladega National Forest 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. Only a few mud puddles that were easy to ride around. Lexington Difficult? Chipley Foothills Trail Went all the way in .to hunting camp 5. Calhoun Cohutta Wilderness Tate City Crossed over a couple creeks. We drove Musterground until we reached the left turn for Auger Hole. 201 E. Broad St. Suite 1C Let's ride! @synaps3 did a write-up here, so I put mine . Die beste Zeit fr einen Besuch dieser Route ist von September bis Dezember. Great day in the woods! February 2021 Highlands Scenic Highway 2023 Annual Winter Cookout (White Mtn. Oh no, this trail is closed. The gravel road is only open in the month of April, and from September 15 through January 2. Berry College Trail System Too late in the day for the hike. Fort Payne Mentone There are many steep up and steep down sections. The road is pretty easy going for about the first 2.5 miles, with good views of Lake Jocassee. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge I love to explore earth's natural terrain and share my experience. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. This trail is great for fishing, hiking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Naples Area Fort Mountain State Park 4WD is necessary for this road in places. 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. December 2015 Pass through the gate. All are first come, first serve. 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. Please remove "SC.GOV" from your compatibility view listings using your settings in the Internet Explorer options. The water temperature was a cool 58 degrees (yes, I carry a water thermometer in my backpack!) As for the end of the trail, you can pass through a tunnel, which is quite cool. You can also take in the surroundings more memorably by staying in the overlook. If youre worried about the possibility of muddy grounds, the soil isnt too mushy when wet. Reed Bingham State Park Did you know you can find out when the gates are locked/unlocked! 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. Best Hike Check the South Carolina DNR website for hunting season dates. 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. Musterground Mountain Information Coordinates: 35.0117601N, -82.9584775W Approx. Walhalla Toccoa Musterground Road on the Oconee County side of Jocassee Gorges, which was already scheduled to close for the season Jan. 15, will remain closed until its seasonal opening date of March 20. Magruder Corridor OHV Road Guide: Montana & Idaho, Alpine Loop Colorado Difficulty (Off-Road Tips), Crystal Mill Colorado: Off-Road Guide and Tips. Prentice Cooper State Forest We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. Pinhoti Trail It's 13 miles one way. Will check it out. Most of Chestnut Mountain Road was a steep decent on fist sized gravel. Bryson City went up with a 94 cherokee rwd no problem even in the wet! Tallahassee Area St. George Island State Park Recreational uses include hunting, fishing, mountain biking, paddling, birdwatching, and nature viewing. Was hard to find since highway 101 has a road closer. Greenville, SC 29601, 864.327.0090 We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. Bonus - the leaves were at peak today. This was my first mountain biking adventure. 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. We used this road to access Foothills Trail and Hilliard Falls. November 2016 Don't take that trail. If I ever do this again, it will be in a motorized vehicle. Franklin-Marion State Forest Its also quite unpredictable since it includes hills, muddy sections, and bodies of water. 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). there are multiple camp sites. July 2014 May 2016 Joan M. Durante Park A very rough ATV road - used mainly by hunters - called Musterground Road, is open during hunting seasons. Pine Mountain Even shorter than the Bent Creek Road, Rockhouse Creek Road is almost three miles only. One of my favorite resources when exploring is my DNR Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges map. This road was recently improved with fist sized rock in many places, especially steep sections. Dan said it is a 15-20 mile stretch, but some great areas. Privacy Policy. Tennessee As my mother says, nature is the best gardener! Great views along the way, numerous picture opportunities. The gates will be locked until further notice. Riders can also buy a map with complete details so they can maximize their itinerary. Its also an impressive location for nature lovers, social media users, and photographers because of the lush forest within and different bodies of water near the area. I went on a ride to musterground mountain in the jocassee area. Still really enjoyable! We drove AHR until it turned into Chestnut Mountain and rode that all the way back to the parking lot for Turtleback Falls. I used my brakes almost the whole way with a frequent threat of skidding out. If youre looking for off road trails in NC, this article provides some of the best places to ride. Ocala Area Closed due to previous weather condition and fallen trees. Fun trail! Blairsville I didn't need to engage lockers so I would say at minimum, you'll need at least 31" tires and 4x4. We rode our bikes when we could and walked the rest. If you are seeing this, then your internet browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer and you are running in Compatibility mode. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. We crossed the Iron Bridge at the Horsepasture River. We would have enjoyed finishing the trail with our Jeep but there were too many hunters ! Highlands This is a great set of trails when its its open. Explored at length the BC area and didn't find the open gate leading to NC. Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest Gate was open! Blood Mountain Wilderness Great trail! Econfina Creek Wildife Management Area 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. January 2019 The trail closes January 2nd. Jackson Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park Lookout Mountain Battlefield Lovingston Very easy to drive, fun, several area to take pictures. June 2016 We walked uphill and very steep downhill. Cornelia Not under this specific thread subject, but are there cool roads to ride in Sumter forest north of cola? Ellijay If you are seeing this, then your internet browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer and you are running in Compatibility mode. 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. Very small beach but the dog loved it and it was some beautiful views. We saw a waterfall covered in rhododendron near Bear Creek Road. JavaScript is disabled. Lithia Springs February 2019 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. Jasper November 2018 June 2019 November 2015 I would return the same way. Ormond Beach This was done Wednesday January 29. This goes for all the forest service roads. Throughout the years that followed, as I slowly ran out of popular hiking trails in my area, I began to search for and hike in more seldom-visited areas. It has such pretty lake views. I was thinking of exploring the road. Cleevland January 2017 The business number is #1205584. Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project and Musterground Road in Oconee. So gear-up and get ready for an adventure. Florida Caverns State Park This is most definitely a 4 wheel drive trail. We saw no one all day. I was also aware of some trails from the Frozen Creek Trailhead in Gorges State Park that connect to the Foothills Trail, but by the time I would get to the trail using that access, I wouldn't have much time left to hike to any location. Registered Agent Changes History Your links don't work but by the pics of the bridge I'd say you were in Bad Creek? Happy for my crash bars! A gentle rain cooled us off, reminding me that we were in the only temperate rain forest east of the Rockies. Some tight turns the further in you go. Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park Bucks Pocket State Park June 2015 I highly recommend. We saw no one all day. This road provides access to the Foothills Trail several miles east of the traditional Lower Whitewater Falls Trailhead. There are steep slopes and slightly big rocks in the area if you want some ATV challenges. Die Route wird grundstzlich als moderat eingestuft und kann zumeist in 6 Std 17 Min bewltigt werden. Some tight turns the further in you go. 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. About 11 miles long, the Wash Creek Road is perfect if you prefer an off-road trail thats more secluded so you can feel the adventure. No reservations and no permitting req'd. My favorite stop was about five miles in right before we crossed The Thompson River. Falling Waters State Park Winder Honeymoon Island State Park Upper Tampa Bay County Park If youre someone who always prepares for any trip, you dont need to make an itinerary for this place because the business itself will facilitate the tour. 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