The waterfall we found today is located on the Foothills Trail in upper Pickens County in the Laurel Fork Heritage Preserve. It use to be called Double Falls until 2004, when it was renamed for Virginia Hawkins, a longtime Foothills Trail Conference executive secretary.
Couldn't ask for a better weather day.....reached around 65 and a cool breeze for most of the way.
There were 20 of us that gathered for an great 7 mile hike. Our first stop was to see the waterfall. It was only about 40 mins into the hike.
After a few photo moments, we headed off this spur trail and continued on following the Laurel Fork Creek for several miles. Followed a road bed for awhile and then jumped on the trail. Numerous areas to play in the creek as well as more photo of the wild flowers.
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| One of many bridges in the area |
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Always interesting to question where we are |
From Holly Springs Mart at intersection of Hwy 11 and 178. Head NW 7 miles on US 178. Just pass the Rocky Bottom Bridge, turn left onto travel road for about 4 miles. Limited parking here. Trail head is well marked.
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