August 5, 2003
Bad Creek to Thompson River.
Bad Creek to Thompson River Bridge8/5/03
Conditions
Partly Cloudy - humid - temperature ranged from 75-82 degrees F.
Hikers (20)
- John Bellamy
- Steve Jordan
- Wayne Miller
- Bob Presley
- Tony Presley
- Dan Ross
- Doug Russell
- Bob Thompson
- Yellow Fringed Orchid (not fully opened)
- Showy Rattlesnake Plantain
- Yellow Star Grass
- Tall Bluets
- Narrow-leafed Sunflower
- Indian Turnips
- Flowering Spurge
- Partrige Pea
- Summer Sweet. Fauna identified - Leopard Frogs
- Banded Water Snakes(6)
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Carolina Wren
Photos (8)
Near the beginning of the hike, we cross the Whitewater River. Our lunchtime destination was the Thompson River. On the riverbank, we spotted 6 banded water snakes. This one was ready to shed (see milky eye). This big guy decided to exit the log as we closed in for a picture. Beggar Lice were blooming! This close-up shows that they are actually beautiful! Boulder-filled Thompson River! If you drive a half-mile south of the trail parking lot, you get some nice views of Jocassee Lake. Our group near the Bad Creek Parking lot. (l-r) Tony Presley, Steve Jordan, Doug Russell, Bob Thompson, Dan Ross, Bob Presley, John Bellamy, Wayne Miller and David Whitaker.