Mosaic 3 Forks Waterfall Hike & Swim
Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Leader: Charna Perloe, Charna@email.com, 404-668-8554
Dread the summer heat but really want to hike? Time for a water hike!
We will be visiting the three creeks that make up the western fork
of the Chattooga River, which is in a designated Wild and Scenic
River corridor.
The hike itself is a lollypop loop, about 6 miles, with several
prongs that go to the waterfall gorge areas. First we'll visit the
3 Forks area and play in the rock jacuzzis on Big Creek.
We'll be able to see three creeks converge into one.
Then we'll climb back up to the main trail, hike a strenuous half
mile and take another trail down to the 2nd gorge to a stunning
50-foot 3-tiered waterfall and swimming hole that you'll want to
cool off in right under the waterfall.
Ability Level: Moderate-strenuous 6 mile hike with some short but
steep sections going down to the waterfall and then back up.
Butt-sliding is allowed. The August heat makes this a more
strenuous hike. For those who think 6 miles isn't enough, we can
add on one more waterfall, but it will only be for the bragging
rights of seeing 3 waterfalls.
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
The leader promises to wait 15 minutes after the scheduled meeting
time before departing.
Meeting Location: Indian Trail Park & Ride, Exit 101 on 85N.
Turn left, go over the interstate
and turn right toward the MARTA park & ride driveway.
We meet at the lower parking area.
Bring: Hiking boots required because of the steep terrain to the
waterfalls, lunch, snacks, 2 liters of water, sturdy water shoes to
walk on rocky creek bottom (no flipflops), bathing suit or water
clothes, towel, hiking stick optional.
Dogs Permitted? Yes, under your control at all times.
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