Station Cove Falls To Tamassee Knob

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Station Cove Falls To Tamassee Knob

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Walhalla, SC

Hike: Station Cove Falls To Tamassee Knob

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 28 2013 8:00 am >> Sat, Dec 28 2013 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Dec 23 2013 5:46 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 27 2013 3:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Beth H

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is actually Station Cove Falls to Tamassee Knob & then Hidden Falls. Starting near the Oconee Station Historic Site, a short trail takes us to Station Cove Falls, with a beautiful 60' cascade. Heading on the Palmetto trail has a steady moderate climb to the Tamassee Knob Trail. This trail rolls along some gaps & peaks. At the top of Tamasee Knob you are rewarded with a rock ledge with an expansive view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Returning back to the start of the spur trail we pick up the Foothills trail to the Hidden Falls spur trail. This is mostly flat except for a drop near the falls. At the end is the 50' secluded Hidden Falls. After the short climb back up from the falls, it truly is "all downhill (or flat) from here" back to the cars.

We will stop at the Spotted Pig http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-spotted-pig-fair-play?nb=1 on the way home for dinner. If you do not wish to stop, please make sure you to drive yourself or with someone else returning directly to Atlanta.

We plan to be back at the cars well before dark, but the days are short, so it is best to always bring a headlamp or flashlight on Winter hikes.

In case of rain this hike will be rescheduled.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Snacks

Sturdy hiking boots

HEADLAMP

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles

Waterproof boots

Extra layers

Change of clothes

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Indian Trail Drive North on I-85 for 78 miles into SC

Take Exit 1 - SC 11

Turn Left onto SC 11

Drive 26 miles

Turn Left onto Oconee Station Rd.

Drive 2.5 miles (Pass entrance for Oconee Station Historic Site)

Park in small lot by trail sign on the Left

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

204Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $81.60 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

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