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March 19, 2019

The White Twister Trail and Stonewall Falls, Clayton, GA

White Twister Trail and Stonewall Falls, GA Today's hike was on the White Twister Trail and a portion of the Stonewall Falls Trail, GA

Trail information

The White Twister Trail and the Stonewall Trail are Mountain Bike and Hiking trails in Rabun County, GA. Today's hike was on the White Twister Loop and a portion of the Stonewall Trail. Trail conditions were excellent with no obstructions at all

Directions

Coming from the south, take 441 North until you pass the Chattooga River Ranger District Office (9975 Hwy 441 S.). Go another 2-3 miles until Rabun County High School is seen on the right hand side of the road, and immediately look to the left for Boggs Mountain Connector. Take this road to it's first intersection (almost immediate) and turn left onto Old 441. Take your second right onto FS Rd. 20 (also Stone Wall Rd.). Continue straight on dirt road until you see the falls and dispersed camping on your left. Trails begin just past the falls on the right. Another great day for a hike! Fair and cool. Total distance - 5.5 mi. rolling hills

Conditions

Temperatures from 38 to 48 F.

Hikers (13)

  • Mike Bell
  • Joe Collins
  • Tim Hale
  • Gary King
  • Ray Lovett
  • Bob Magee
  • Dick Metzgar
  • Trushna Nadig
  • Jeanne O'Connor
  • Terre Pratt
  • Tony Presley
  • Vic Robson
  • Betty Smith

Flowers in bloom

Trailing Arbutus, Dwarf Iris Verna, Pussytoes and Halberd-leaf Yellow Violet

Birds identified

Red-bellied Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jay

Photos (14)

  • Parking area for the White Twister Loop Trail.
  • Sign at the trailhead.
  • Signs of Springtime - Halberd-Leaf Yellow Violet.
  • Nice trail through a mixed Pine - Hardwood Forest.
  • The most abundant wildflower of the day - Trailing Arbutus
  • A nice spot
  • Stonewall Creek!
  • Another great day for a hike!
  • Mountain views
  • Beautiful Stonewall Falls
  • Dwarf Iris Verna
  • Our path today.
  • Our GPS Profile
  • The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Jeanne O'Connor, Tim Hale, Bob Magee, Trushna Nadig, Mike Bell, Dick Metzgar, Gary King, Ray Lovett, Betty Smith, Terre Pratt, Joe Collins, Vic Robson and Tony Presley.

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