Fork Mountain Trail
Hiking trail along Fork Mountain and the Chattooga River
Description:
This moderately difficult. 6.4-mile trail starts in South Carolina at the Sloan Bridge Picnic Area and ends in North Carolina where it joins the Bad Creek Trail in the Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area. From here, the trail eventually becomes the Chattooga Trail and continues southwest to Burrells Ford. The hike plunges almost immediately into a dense canopy of mountain laurel and rhododendron, where you’ll stay cool and shady most of the way. The trail also weaves along the northern flanks of Fork Mountain, ascending and descending through numerous coves and ravines. Rust blazes guide you from the trailhead at Sloan Bridge, but be aware that some trail markers are some distance apart. Since the trail is lightly used, fallen trees and occasional undergrowth may present some
problems. At the junction with the Bad Creek Trail, you can return or extend your hike approximately 1.3 miles to Ellicott Rock.
State: South Carolina
County: Oconee
Length: 10.9 miles
Difficulty: 6
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| Miles | Trail Name | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | East Fork Trail | Hiking trail along the east fork of the Chattooga River |
| 1 | Chattooga Trail | Trail along the Chattooga River |
| 6 | Lee Falls Trail | Hiking trail to the stunning and secluded Lee Falls |
| 6 | Holcomb Creek Trail | Rabun Bald with two waterfalls |
| 7 | Foothills Trail - Chattooga Valley | The portion of the Foothills trail that runs through Chattooga Valley |
