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March 23, 2021

Chatooga River Trail from US 76

Distance
6.4 mi
Climbing
889 ft
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Type
Out & Back
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A nice hike today with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50's and lower 60's. The trail is in good condition overall with the exception of a bridge out at 0.8 mile from the parking lot. The Chattooga River is not really visible from the trail for most of the hike, but it is still an easy and pleasant hike. We were surprised by a fair number of wildflowers in bloom along much of the trail.

The route

6.4 mi · 889 ft climbing · 4h 2m out, 3h 41m walking · 1.7 mph moving

Elevation

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1,552 ft1,165 ft0.0 mi1.6 mi3.2 mi4.8 mi6.4 mi
  • Steepness
  • Gentle under 5%
  • Moderate 5–10%
  • Steep 10–15%
  • Very steep over 15%

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Photos (26)

  • The southern terminus of the Chattooga River Trail
  • Today's Hikers: Jenny, Jack, Lynn, Mike, Dick, Renée & Ray
  • Trail information at trailhead parking.
  • Rue Anemone (Anemonella thalictroides)
  • Halberd-leaved Violet (Viola hastata)
  • Green and Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum)
  • Toadshade / Red Trillium (Trillium cuneatum)
  • Now how are we going to put it back into place?
  • Bridge out! Looks like the large American Beech tree took it out during a storm.
  • Here's the way across!
  • Typical trail conditions
  • Downstream look from second bridge across Pole Creek
  • Upstream look from second bridge across Pole Creek.
  • Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
  • Downy Yellow Violet (Viola pubescens)
  • Another Bloodroot
  • Ginger / Little Brown Jugs (Hexastylis arifolia )
  • Unknown wildflower?
  • Lots of Partridge Berry along the trail.
  • Scenic waterflow at third bridge crossing.
  • Well, if you ask me.
  • Another serious discussion along the trail.
  • Possible beaver dam on small drainage area near and leading into the Chattooga River.
  • Solitary Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) bloom
  • Another bridge crossing picture over Pole Creek
  • Upstream view of the Chattooga River on return path to trailhead.