Three Forks. The name refers to the junction of Holcomb, Overflow, and Big Creeks which combine to form the West Branch of the Chattooga River. The rocky junction, surrounded by rapids, falls, rocks and foliage, is truly beautiful and a great setting for lunch. We started with a small stream crossing with some choosing to shimmy across a large log instead of jumping rocks. The trek out and back totaled 6.7 miles. It's mostly moderate, except for a short, steep decent as we neared the forks. The scramble in and out was definitely worth the brief effort.
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| A bit chilly this am! |
DIRECTIONS: Head north on SC28 for 16.5 miles into GA. Another 6.5 miles north of Russell Bridge (the SC/GA border) look for a clearing on the left. It's just uphill past a modest bridge/valley dip across a feeder of Big Creek. Park there. There are no fees and no potties past Walhalla.
