December 1, 2020
Burrell's Ford - Foothills Trail - King Creek Falls
Distance
7.1 mi
Climbing
728 ft
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Type
Out & Back
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Nice hike on a very cold day, 34-46 degrees, with partly cloudy skies and occasional gusts. The trail appears to be heavily used with lots of exposed roots and rocks along some fairly narrow ledges. Careful footing is needed in some parts of the trail. However, there are constant views and sounds of the Chatooga River which make the hike worthwhile. King Creek Falls was spectacular with a tremendous amount of water flowing over it.
The route
7.1 mi · 728 ft climbing · 4h 54m out, 4h 26m walking · 1.6 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
Photos (20)
Lots of water over King Creek Falls today! Today's hikers: Dick, Mike, Vic, Jenny & Renée Some of the nicer trail conditions Trailhead sign near the parking lot Girl Talk Chatooga River Chatooga River Chatooga River Rock overhang along trail Chatooga River Turnaround point . . no blockages this year! A little help to make the trail more passable Look Daddy, fish! It was a bit cold today! A view of the Chatooga River from our lunch spot Another view of the Chatooga River from our lunch spot Nice rapids on the Chatooga River Another view of the Chatooga River Our next possible hike starting from Cherry Hill Recreation Area Really high falls. Compare Vic who is 7'-5" to the falls behind him.