COONS BRANCH NATURAL AREA

Coons Branch Natural Area

Large hollow moss covered log

 

                                                               Whitewater River

                                                     Trail between the ferns                            

                                     Read the sign.    Funny fishing tale!

                                                        Whitewater River

                                                        Whitewater River

    

                                                              Lush Tropical Forest

Bad Creek Access parking, start here and hike .06 mile to the whitewater river. Don't cross the river on the newly repaired bridge but hike up the trail on the left side of the river and immerse yourself in this wonderful natural area called Coons Branch.

Hot humid day in the Upstate of South Carolina. Sun shining on the canopy of trees offering me shade as I followed the path through these pleasing woods. About a mile to the ending as the trail ended where the rivers bank began. I returned and saw the picturesqueness of the trail from the other direction. Easy hike. Peaceful atmosphere.

Wandering in the Woods

Turtle

 

Brasstown Falls

 

                                     Brasstown Falls

     We finally left the house at nine in the morning, about an hour later than I wanted to. Of course we stopped and grabbed a biscuit to go from the local Hardee's before driving to Oconee county. I have known about this place for years but never took the time to see what it was all about. We followed directions that we pulled up on my cell phone and they took us right where we wanted to be. Well worth the 90 minute drive; the weather was cool, the trail easy and the falls beautiful. Other people were with us but for the most part we had the spot to ourselves.

     Get out and enjoy the Upstate of South Carolina!

          Turtle

MAX PACTH

Finally able to post these Max Patch views from our August 2024 trip. Really have nothing to add, the 360 degree view is better than any words I could come up with.

When you visit please keep the mountain clean and enjoy the peace and beauty of this wonderful place.

Turtle