Headwaters State Forest - Jane Cantrell Falls Hike
with Jenni Johnson and Lesli Montgomery
Transylvania County, NC (plus a foot or two into SC)
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
Buzzing around Headwaters State Forest
Group Selfie at the Trailhead
L to R: Me, Vanilla Bean, Jenni, Lesli (Bella hidden somewhere)
I have yet to find a good map of the area and the forest is a maze of unmarked forest roads and trails. We discussed several loop possibilities, but were not sure about a few sections of private property. We decided on a lollipop loop starting from Glady Fork Road.
This was the most difficult section of bushwhacking
We lost Bella for a moment in the dog hobble
Jane Cantrell Falls
Group Selfie at Jane Cantrell Falls
Hanging out at Jane Cantrell Falls
Typical scene along the hike
Straddling the State Line
Bella, Vanilla Bean, and Jenni
Enjoying a post hike Pale Ale with Lesli and Jenn
- Explore a little more of the maze known as Headwaters State Forest
- Check out Gravely Falls
- See if one of our original loop ideas would have worked
- Enjoy some peace and solitude with nature
Mission Accomplished!
1. Explore a little more of the maze known as Headwaters State Forest
GPS Tracks (solo exploratory hike in yellow)
2. Check Out Gravley Falls! This one exceeded my expectations
Gravely Falls
Gravely Falls Selfie
Gravely Falls
3. See if one of our original loop ideas would have worked
That would not have worked
Note: This is the far north waypoint on the yellow track
4. Enjoy some peace and solitude with nature.
Buzzing around the forest
Hanging with a Butterfly
It was a beautiful day to explore around Headwaters State Forest.
My complete set of photos is posted here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8146392@N05/albums/72157715845747637
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