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October 9, 2018

Black Rock MT State Park Trails - GA

Today's hike at Black Rock Mountain involved three shorter trails. We hiked the beautiful Tennessee Rock Trail followed by the Black Rock Mountain Lake Loop and the lower portion of the James Edmonds Trail to a nice waterfall

Directions

Black Rock Mountain State Park is located on Black Rock Mountain Parkway, 3 miles north of Clayton, GA off U.S. Hwy. 441. Look for brown directional signs in Mountain City. There is a parking fee unless you have a GA State Parks Pass. Another great day for a hike! Mostly sunny with temperatures ranging from the mid 60's to the mid 70's F

Conditions

Mostly sunny with temperatures ranging from the mid 60's to the mid 70's F.

Hikers (8)

  • Jenny Bell
  • Mike Bell
  • Joe Collins
  • Greta Driggers
  • Jim Driggers
  • Dick Metzgar
  • Tony Presley
  • Vic Robson

Flowers in bloom

Various Asters, Goldenrod, Morning Glory, White Snakeroot, Ladies Thumb, Heal-all, Gentian

Birds identified

Pileated Woodpecker, Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. scroll down for photos

Photos (14)

  • Parking at Black Rock Mt. State Park Trail. Vic has a new Jeep!.
  • Trailhead sign.
  • Headed out on the Tennessee Rock Trail
  • Mushroom of the week!
  • Here we are at the Summit of Black Rock Mt.
  • Clouds and fog but still a pretty good view!
  • The Eastern Continental Divide separates the waters from the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Next, we hike the beautiful Black Rock Lake Loop Trail.
  • Beautiful mountain lake!.
  • Nice footbridge over a cove.
  • Next, we hike out on the lower James Edmonds Trail to this nice little waterfall.
  • Profiles
  • Tracks
  • The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Joe Collins, Jim Driggers, Greta Driggers, Tony Presley, Jenny Bell, Mike Bell, Dick Metzgar and Vic Robson.

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