October 15, 2024
Hemlock Falls and Moccasin Creek Wildlife Trails
near Moccasin Creek State Park
What a wonderful day for a hike with the coolest start, 41°F, since spring. We began and later finished our hike with the Moccasin Creek Wildlife Trail, but no wildlife. Still, a nice trail and it added some mileage. Both trails were an easy hike , in good condition, and were not blocked in any way as a result of the recent hurricane. There was surprisingly a fair amount of water flowing in Moccasin Creek and over Hemlock Falls. At Matt's suggestion we took a short side road up to an old CCC camp. Just some old foundations, but the sign provided some interesting information on "Camp Gaften."
Today's Hikers: Vic Robson, Heather Wall & Toby, Ken Kellerman & Cutie Pie, Edwin Pruitt, Beth Hawkins, Renee Corbett, Gerald Richardson, Jim Driggers, Lynn Steele, Matt Henderson & Toby, Cindy Angliss, Linda Shultz and Jenny & Mike Bell
The route
4.0 mi · 358 ft climbing · 2h 14m out, 2h 2m walking · 2.0 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
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Photos (10)
Hemlock Falls on Moccasin Creek - 15-Foot Single-Tier Cascade. Surprising a fair amount of water flowing today. Today's Hikers (L-R) Smile guys!:Vic, Heather & Toby, Ken & Cutie Pie, Jenny, Edwin, Beth, Renee, Gerald, Jim, LYnn, Matt & Toby, Linda, Cindy & Mike Typical trail conditions. Moccasin Creek Wildlife Trails on the left; Hemlock Falls Trail on the right. Nice views of Moccasin Creek along the way to the falls.. The several bridges were in good shape. Another view of Hemlock Falls. On our return, we took a short visit to the old CCC camp, Camp Gaften. Interesting history, but just old foundations there now. Finishing our hike of the Moccasin Creek Wildlife Trail. Renee in now hustling down the trail after setback earlier this year. Alway love those gnarly trees. Nice to see some wildflowers: Left- Orange Balsam or Jewelweed; Right-Blue Wood Aster.