Three Forks Trail - December 15, 2008 - Member Trip Report
| Hike Name: | Three Forks Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| Trip Rating: |  |
| Trip Date: | December 15, 2008 |
| Duration: | 2 days |
| Trail Conditions: | Fair to Good |
| Trail Traffic: | None |
| Trip Weather: | Partly Cloudy |
| Trip Winds: | None |
| Trip Precipitation: | Rain |
| Trip Temperature: | High: 51-60, Low: 41-50 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Trip Report: | I've been back to this spot numerous times since the initial trail report, but have been slacking on getting a trail report done. Last time I used the trail route described above, another camper told me of an easier back entrance into the camp site. I would certainly recommend the new route to any hiker, or anytime the weather is less than perfect. There are two significant disadvantages to coming in the back way. The first is, you will miss the waterfall on upper Holcomb Creek that you cross while coming in fomr the other route, along with the views of Holcomb creek on the second part of the decent in to the camp site. However, considering the poorly marked trail (actually, the trail is unmarked altogether) during the last 1/4 mile of the trail, you might find that to be worth missing. To find this trail head, take Warwoman Dell Road out of Clayton, same as the first trailhead directions describe. Instead of turning onto Overflow Creek Road continue to the "T" with Hwy 28. Turn left onto 28. Continue just over 4 miles. You will cross over Big Creek. Look for a parking area to the left after the bridge. You start the hike by immediatley crossing talley mill creek. Even in the wet season its never more than about 6 inches deep and is about 10-15 feet wide at this point. This trail is very well maintained. You'll gain about 300 feet on your way to Salt Log Knob, then start a fairly steep grade down into the junction, losing about 650 feet over the last mile. The trail is easy to this point, where it turns to moderate. Be cautious in this section during wet weather. At 2.9 miles, after decending from Salt Log Knob, you'll come to a flat with a couple large logs where a make shift one tent camp site has been made. Here you have to look to the right, where the trail leaves the old road bed for a .1 mile switchback down to the river. This is easy to miss. If you miss this right turn, you'll find yourself on a narrow trail headed upstream overlooking Big Creek. |
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