Hemlock Creek Falls Hike at Moccasin Creek State Park Saturday, May 5, 2012

Trail Rated: Easy - Moderate  -  4.0 Mile Loop/In-and-Out

This absolutely beautiful scenic 4.0 mile trail is easy to moderate with most of it being fairly easy. The trail rises subtly, at times quite high from the creek leaving you wondering how you got so far up.  This is a trail I discovered on my scouting adventures.  It is well worth the almost 2 hour drive to the North Georgia Mountains, just outside of Helen GA.  

The trail we will hike is actually two trails combined, a loop connected to an in-and-out along the creek to the Hemlock Falls.  As we hike toward the falls, we will be teased with the rustling sounds of the creek during the entire hike.  There are maybe two or three wet spots that we cross, nothing major.  Before we reach the Hemlock Falls, there are several smaller falls we will pass and multiple scenic stops along the way.

Once we reach the end of the trail, where the Hemlock Falls are located, we will stop for lunch while enjoying each others company and the beautiful falls before heading back, taking the trail to the opposite side of the loop.

There is a very small 'free' parking lot, and there is parking across the road at the State Park, for $5.00.  Don't forget, you can go to your local library, use your library card  and 'check out,' as you would a book, a Georgia State Parks, Parking Pass.  Sometimes they go pretty fast, so you may want to check up front and reserve it for pick-up. 

Bring plenty of water, a light healthy lunch, a smile and a friendly disposition, and you are guarantee to have a wonderful outing in the wilderness...wow! As always, wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots (please, no new shoes or boots...you will be sorry...break them in first!), and of course comfortable layered, clothing.   

Don't forget the Leave No Trace principles to which we adhere... what you carry in, you carry out, with the exception of taking your memories of the adventure, your new friendships, and of course, any photos you may take.   . 

Join us for this Wonderful Outing in the Wilderness...WOW!