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    Video: Foothills Trail: Bad Creek to Hilliard Falls

    Easter Weekend, I was joined by loki and Running Feather for an overnighter on the Foothills trail. We started at Bad Creek reservoir and hike to Hilliard fall in Jocassee Gorges. The weather was great and so was the hiking. I think I can safely speak for all of us when I say a great time was had by all! there's no real easy way to get to the falls that I know of, but it is worth the trek I assure you.

    we set out saturday the 4/4/15 around 10Am hiking roughly north east. First crossing the Whitewater river almost immediately, then came the first clime of the day. We then dropped to the thompson river which was followed by another climb. After about three hours, around 6 miles, and a little trail maintenance, we found a nice grove of trees .3 miles from Hilliard falls. We set up camp, lollygagged a while, and then took in Hilliard falls before closing out the day around the fire.

    Sunday morning was brisk and we were in no hurry to hump back up the hill we had descended the day prior. so we had a little fire and took our time getting going. Starting out was 500 ft of elevation gain in about a half mile. that'll get the heart pumping first thing after breakfast! We set a nice pace heading back to the cars but stopping at a campsite on the Thompson river for a nice break by the river before finishing the last couple miles back to Bad Creek

    The hike was followed by a good cheeseburger and rejoicing in the thrills of the weekend!


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    Thanks for the invite!! Was a great weekend CB.
    Hilliard Falls - spectacular

    Good weather, good scenery, good trail and good friends in the piney woods - priceless.
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    while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." — John Muir


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    Looks like y"all had a great time as usual. Thanks for taking us along.
    Everyone ought to believe in something....I believe I'll go set up the hammock!

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    A fun time was had by all. Did I say my pack was heavy?
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    That campsite looks fantastic. Good trees to spread out on.
    Nice trail maintenance

    I'll have to catch part 2 tomorrow.

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    Great trip report. Loved the fast-motion fiddle factor portion of you all hanging hammocks and tarps. Great music choices on the video as well. Thanks for the report.
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    Thanks for taking us along CB. I too especially enjoyed the time lapse of the set ups.
    I'll have to go check out Hilliard falls now.
    I look forward to seeing you guys in July!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TallPaul View Post
    That campsite looks fantastic. Good trees to spread out on.
    Nice trail maintenance

    I'll have to catch part 2 tomorrow.
    It was a very nice campsite. Thanks for watching!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Les Rust View Post
    Great trip report. Loved the fast-motion fiddle factor portion of you all hanging hammocks and tarps. Great music choices on the video as well. Thanks for the report.
    One of my favorite parts as well

    Quote Originally Posted by Titaniumpyro View Post
    Thanks for taking us along CB. I too especially enjoyed the time lapse of the set ups.
    I'll have to go check out Hilliard falls now.
    I look forward to seeing you guys in July!
    You will love it!! Looking forward to John Rock as well
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