Outdoors
Adventure Out
Waterfalls and Wildflowers by Peter McIntosh
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n this adventure we’re heading over to South Carolina to a pair of charming little cascades called Cedar Creek Falls and Blue Hole Falls. Cedar Creek Falls is accessed via an easy walk, 1/2 mile each way, partly on a gently descending gravel road and partly on a trail that follows an old road bed. Blue Hole is a little tougher since getting to the base of the falls involves a steam crossing, (feet will get wet) and a steep scramble down the side of Cedar Creek. From the trailhead at the intersection of Forest Service Road 744C and FS 2658, we walk past a gate and around an easily negotiated blow down and descend gently for 1/4 mile. You can see the remnants of a controlled burn here from a few years back. Soon you’ll come to some granite boulders, (vehicle stoppers) and here you take a right, still descending gently. The sound of falling water is now within earshot. There are several side trails on the left, which I’m sure lead down to Cedar Creek, but we continue on along the primary trail. Just before the
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Peter McIntosh is an accomplished professional photographer. His photography is displayed in collections across the country. His passion for nature and the outdoors is what fuels his column. His work is available as fine art prints. Peter offers one on one and small group instruction on camera operation and photography. To see more of Peter’s photos, or if you have a question or comment, visit Peter’s website: www.mcintoshmountains.com
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