There has been lots of rain in Rabun County over the past few weeks - and that has enhanced the greenery - and made wretched the offroad dirt trails. I took a trip out to one of the "easy" ones identified to me by the National Forest Service and got stuck yesterday. How is this possible with such a small mud puddle .... ( newbie with mud ) I was heartily disappointed at the stock tire performance in mud.





This link with take you to a video by end of day 4/8/2003
Easy trail - too much MUD ( CLICK )


I think - since rain is forecast for most of this week - that those interested in some light offroad should stick to the gravel kind. There is a nice 4WD-only trail that leads from the Tallulah Gorge State Park through some nice countryside - less than 4 miles or so - with a really good/steep incline down to Lake Tugalo on the Georgia side. I think that would be a really pretty place to get some VX lineup shots by the lake. That spot can also be hiked on foot from the TGSP visitors center if you're interested ( about 5 miles ) I've even seen guys pitch a tent down by the lake there.



Another option - I dont have a photo yet - but will test that route out next weekend, is a quick drive up to Sky Valley ( Ga's only ski resort ) - about 5 minutes from Black Rock - then get off on a 4WD only trail that terminates near the top of Rabun Bald mountain. Its only a short hike up from there to the top of Georgias second tallest mountian at 4696 ft. This trail is just under 3 miles and is considered a strenuous hike.
Images to come