Ch. 62 - King Creek Falls - The Rescheduled Ch8se

We will meet at 6:45 am at 1625 Pleasant Hill Rd Ste 200, Duluth, GA 30096 with a 9:30 arrival at the trailhead.

This is an *easy-moderate, out & back, 1.5miles hike, with a 216ft elevation gain. The trail is marked with white blazes. It intersects with the Foothills Trail (orange blazes) at a narrow wooden bridge. The trail is narrow and very rooty in several areas, so one must watch their footing. After crossing the wooden bridge, the trail turns left and parallels a rushing creek on the left. We will climb over/under down trees and rocks to reach the 70-foot King Creek Falls. At the falls, there are rock outcrops and a shallow wading pool at its base.

What does easy-moderate mean?

*Easy: Suitable for those in fair physical condition; active walker; 1-3hr duration; slightly uneven terrain; <1000ft elevation gain.  

*Moderate/Intermediate: Suitable for those in good physical condition; active/endurance walker; 3+hr duration; 1000-1500ft elevation gain

There is limited parking at this location, carpooling is recommended.  

There is a pit toilet.

There is no visitors center.

Here are the directions and coordinates to the trailhead:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.9092%2c-83.1006  

34.9717586, -83.1145730

What to Bring/Wear

• Hiking boots recommended or sturdy bottom shoes 
• Trekking pole/stick optional 
• Moisture-Wicking clothing appropriate for forecasted weather 
• 2L Water + snacks 
• Mini first-aid kit (pain reliever, antiseptic ointment, alcohol wipes, bandages and gauze, hydrocortisone cream, antihistamine, tweezers) 
• RX prescriptions/devices (EpiPen, glucose monitor, insulin, inhaler, etc) 
• Emergency contacts on index card, in a ziploc bag

The nearest emergency information is: 

Andrew Pickens Ranger District Office 112 Andrew Pickens Circle Mt. Rest, SC 29664 

Phone: (864) 638-9568 

Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, 298 Memorial Dr, Seneca, SC 29672 (28mi/42min)

There is no fee to join this ch8se.  We look forward to you joining us.