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January 7, 2025

Sassafras Circle Trail at Tugaloo State Park

Distance
4.3 mi
Climbing
381 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
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This was a nice way to start the year with an easy hike at Tugaloo State Park. The weather was as forecast with sunny skies and cool winter temperatures between 34 °F and 44 °F. The Sassafras Circle Trail which follows much of the perimeter of the park peninsula was in good condition.

Today's Hikers (L-R): Vic Robson, Edwin Pruitt, Dave Norton, Mary Lu Norton, Jenny Bell, Joh Cape, Lynn Steele & Angela Evans

The route

4.3 mi · 381 ft climbing · 2h 29m out, 2h 15m walking · 1.9 mph moving

Elevation

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  • Steepness
  • Gentle under 5%
  • Moderate 5–10%
  • Steep 10–15%
  • Very steep over 15%

6 photos are shown on the map where they were taken — click one to see it full size.

Photos (8)

  • View of Lake Hartwell from the trail.
  • Today's Hikers (L-R): Vic, Edwin, Dave, Mary Lu, Jenny, John, Lynn, Angela.
  • Shall we sing, "a hiking we will go."
  • Some of this hike is along the northern shoreline of Tugaloo Park.
  • A nice greeting at the entrance to one of the camping areas.
  • Looking to the northeast
  • Jenny snapped this picture of what we think might be Pine Witches' Broom Phytoplasma Phytoplasma???
  • Thanks Dave Norton and the Sillycook Gang for leading this hike.