104 East Pickens St, Abbeville, SC, 29620 Free Cancellation Reserve now, pay when you stay $90 per night Jun 4 - Jun 5 A restaurant, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk are among this hotel's amenities. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit . High Shoals Falls is a much larger water fall cascading down large rocks. Turn left to follow the path. CST# 2056372-50. Plenty of other waterfalls in our area that I dont have to risk falling down a huge rock ledge and 2 waterfalls to get to! This Land Property is no longer advertised on LoopNet.com. a couple very narrow ledges. They were too wet to attempt today, maybe some other time. I only need accommodations for part of my trip. 4.) There are several easily identifiable primitive campsites with fire rings located between the latter half of the trail and High Shoals Creek that offer camping to large and small groups. A small observation deck overlooks the falls as they cascade into Blue Hole. Located just a few miles north of Helen, Georgia is this hidden gem. Peaceful and very secluded. Shoal Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Chattahoochee National Forest with a swimming hole where you can go under the waterfall. Master plan available on request. Paddle Fest - May 27, 2023. NT$3,293. Conclusion: Definitely worth visiting, especially since there relatively unknown and therefore you don't have to contend with a huge crowd. totally worth it. Recreation and events at the Blue Hole on Lake Russelll. Please check back in a few minutes. Calhoun Falls, in the southwestern portion of Abbeville County where the Savannah River feeds into Lake Russell has a lot to offer for small town living. Here you can relax on the rocks, have some lunch, and soak in the small pool below the falls and just in front of the observation platform. Drive approximately 0.8 mile and turn left onto Cassidy Bridge Road (Oconee County S-37-290). (Would not recommend this to anyone but those who are fit and in for a challenge ). Fall Jubilee - Oct 21, 2023. Calhoun Falls, SC 29628. Hiking pole and rope recommended. This area is a little more open and depending upon time of day you can take in some sun on the rocks as well. Description. Rd.) Share this event. I dont consider it a black gate like people are saying. I took a 10 year old and a 12 year old. Calhoun Falls, SC 29628. And coordinates were off from app. Read the other reviews to get more info. when we went, the directions link only took me partway to the trailhead. Where can I get the best vacation package deals for Blue Hole? Save this event: Blue Crab & Blues at the Blue Hole - Abbeville (SC) 7th Annual Petersburg Rendezvous. The hike is easy until the very end where theres some climbing down the mountain involved which is slick. Save this event: Blue Crab & Blues at the Blue Hole - Abbeville (SC) . Come on out and enjoy Lake Russells annual Freedom Blast on July 1,2023 from 6-9pm + FIREWORKS! Nearby homes similar to 610 Aiken St have recently sold between $84K to $205K at an average of $120 per square foot. (296 reviews) "The Belmont is a charming older hotel, that reminds me of a Victorian beauty. There were a few side trails you could take at different spots to get down to different places of this fall but do not stop until you get to the end ! There is trail above this spur that goes to a rock "clearing" where the rope swing is. I only hiked this because I was camped right at the gate of the closed forest road that lead to the falls. Known as the "Gateway to Adventure" because of its abundant natural resources such as Calhoun Falls State Park & Blue Hole Recreation Area, which are less than 10 minutes from the property. This hidden treasure rushes 75 feet down a narrow gap and into a beautiful blue pool that gives the area its name. SOLD APR 14, 2023. Drive through that black gate and look for the blue marked trees about 1/3 mi down. Keep moving thru the campground and cross a foot bridge over a trickling creek. To get to the trail head you will follow Wilks road five miles to Upper Chattahoochee River Campground. 396+/- lakefront acres known as The Sanctuary at Lake Russell. I picked my way across the creek and along the right side, thanks to the pink trail ties left by another reviewer. update to your home value. Wore water shoes the whole time and it was just fine. That email address has already been registered. We pulled up and someone with the same kind of car was debating on going across, so we went first and made it across, then he went and it ended up being an awesome hike getting to know a new person and his awesome doggy . Little River Preserve We LOVE this waterfall. Blue Hole Rec Area. Music ! ~ Tractor Shed and Container Storage Just a Short Drive from the Cabins A beautiful quiet trail. Takes about 1 - 2 hours to hike to see both falls. Once your down then you have reached the hole. Go left at the fork and go allllllllllllllll the way down the gravel road until you see a trail on your right. Perhaps there is a path from there that will lead to the bottom of the fall? . 4/5/21: updatedJoney Woodall Falls and addedUpper Joney Woodall Falls. Save this event: Hooked on Fishing Workshop , Blue Hole, Calhoun Falls, Ages 7-14. LRRTC will have demo kayaks to try out! It was closed today. GPS brought me up short of the trail road. We didn't know that at the time. This information is not guaranteed by the seller or its agents. MLS ID . 2.34 +/- miles of interior asphalt roads with curb and gutter. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. For Sale. The rocks here are incredibly slick. Great easy to walk trail. The trailhead is . I did it in afternoon and rocks were dry and could have made it without rope but better safe than sorry. ~ 7 Acre Lake w/ Fish & Waterfowl Opportunities From trailhead follow the road to the split (great scat on the road & frog eggs in the puddle) then look for blue blazes. Aug 24 - Aug 27 Roundtrip flight included Newark (EWR) to Greenville (GSP) 8.4/10 Very Good! There are bathroom facilities and a park office on-site. After 3.2 miles, turn right onto FS 744C. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Greg Tolbert and is located at 509 N. Calhoun St., Calhoun Falls, SC 29628. Ft. 516 Seneca St, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628. Rope recommended to get to blue hole falls. Listing ID: 18041921 Date Created: 02/22/2013 Last Updated: 08/26/2014 Description 372 lot subdivision with direct access to Lake Russell. South Carolina In Your Inbox Love South Carolina? FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. It is a moderate hike and hiking poles helped me a lot! I told my husband she was exaggerating. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. The trail leads to the smaller upper falls that arent all that impressive. Blue Hole Falls located on High Shoals Creek in the High Shoals Scenic Area of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Towns County, Georgia, United States. The first waterfall on the trail is Cedar Creek Falls, and its a nice little spot on its own. 2023 LRRTC Event Schedule. Tract must be sold as a whole, not individual lots. Experience this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Mountain Rest, South Carolina. "they should put stairs or something." The road that leads up to the starting point of the hike is a bit tricky to find so make sure you have . I am moderately fit but cautious because of the age of my ankles and knees. This hidden treasure rushes 75 feet down a narrow gap and into a beautiful blue pool that gives the area its name. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. This Retail is for sale on LoopNet.com. 3/8/22: updatedHoward Creek waterfalls. View photos, maps, and details 00 BLUE HOLE ROAD of property Calhoun Falls, South Carolina 29628, and contact seller on Land.com. 161 of the lots are developed. Solid, not too difficult. Sumter National Forest| Andrew Pickens Ranger District | 112 Andrew Pickens Circle, Mountain Rest, SC 29664 | (864) 638-9568 | Email. Share this event. Apparently if the gate is open you can drive down & save yourself .3 miles on this hike. Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Abbeville. Unicoi Gap and Indian Grave Gap Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Helen, Georgia. There is a place where water runs across the road and we drive a Nissan Altima. 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd Elberton, GA. Share this event . There is a $3 per person fee (16 years and under are free) to access the parking lot of the visitor center and to the falls. number you provided, including marketing by autodialer and prerecorded and artificial voice, and Error occurred with your registration, please try again. Prices and availability subject to change. There is no signage for the trailhead so definitely look for the black gate like the other reviews describe. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. Hooked on Fishing Workshop , Blue Hole, Calhoun Falls, Ages 7-14. To encourage, facilitate, and develop activities, events, and opportunities in the Lake Russell area. You need to go left!! All types of water sports and on-shore activities are centered around Lake Russell's 540 miles of . This poorly defined path becomes more evident as it skirts the right side of the pool at the base of the waterfall. Located just a few miles north of Helen, Georgia is this hidden gem. My suggestion is to keep going to the second left spur for High Shoal Falls, the grander of the two falls, about another 10 minutes down the trail. Nice clear trail. This is a gravel road. Claim your home and get an email whenever there's an Recreation and events at the Blue Hole on Lake Russelll. Once you get down to the bottom of the dirt path, theres a campground and if you keep walking along the trail there is another trail that leads off to the left. 9/16/21: addedHikers Peril Falls and updatedSloan Bridge Falls. If you want to the swimming part of the hole you must cross the creek and be careful the water has a strong current. GPS is off on parking location. Cedar Creek Falls is just up the river and you can get to it from the trail. We offer experiences and destinations for every type of traveler, first-rate service and 24/7 support. Blue Hole Rec Area Calhoun Falls, SC. Blue Hole Falls located on High Shoals Creek in the High Shoals Scenic Area of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Towns County, Georgia, United States. Book our fantastic package deal and save both money and time. 8/30/21: updatedBrasstown Falls andLittle Brasstown Falls. Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. The Paddle Fest is back! Most images available for prints or license. The road fords a shallow creek about 100 yards from the entrance at GA Highway 17/75, but the ford does not require a four-wheel drive vehicle to cross under normal conditions. The entire hike to the base of Blue Hole is approximately 1.3 miles round trip. We have only a few open spots left for Vendors at the Blue Hole, so if you are a vendor, we would love to have you! 1,056 Sq. ~ Well Maintained Entrance w/ Smooth Gravel and Landscaping In 2.6 miles the trail will be the first road to the right, just before the road ends in a turnaround. We had to slide on our bottoms a few times hold branches etc. The hike is easy to get to. The Sanctuary at Lake Russell . 8.) Travelocity, the Stars Design, and The Roaming Gnome Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Travelscape LLC. And the icing on the cake is well match any cheaper price youre able to find with our. Blue Hole Recreation Area Abbeville Lake Russell Both: Wood Y: Y Y: Y 35: Paved From Calhoun Falls, head north on N Calhoun Street/SC Hwy 81 towards Lowndesville. but so worth it! The entire hike to the base of Blue Hole is approximately 1.3 miles round trip. (I added a picture of it on here.) Follow the path for less than .1 mile and turn left onto a trail. Blue Hole Falls is the first waterfall along the trail, the water is amazingly clear and during the warm months its a great place for people to come and swim. Event starts on Saturday, 30 September 2023 and happening at Blue Hole Pavillion, Calhoun Falls Sc, Calhoun Falls, SC. Follow road to the end, turn around, gate on left is trailhead(not marked)Walk raid to big rocks on right, follow blue blazes. LoopNet disclaims any and all representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind. She wasnt. Remember passwords are case sensitive. 104 East Pickens St, Abbeville, SC. Blue Hole Falls Easy 4.3 (117) Sumter National Forest Photos (136) Directions Print/PDF map Length 1.0 miElevation gain 150 ftRoute type Out & back Head out on this 1.0-mile out-and-back trail near Mountain Rest, South Carolina. The population was 2,303 at the 2000 census. 2 were here. Head out on this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Mountain Rest, South Carolina. This home would be the perfect get-away to the lake for fishing, boating, swimming or for hunting in the area which is huge. There will also be - ~ 120 +/- Acres of 7 Year Old Planted Pine Pleasecontact me for prices and information. Find nearby land, ranches, & farms for sale. Blue Hole Boat Ramp Location Address: Windsor DR Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 Latitude: 34.09608 Longitude: -82.61058 County: Abbeville Body of Water: Richard B Russell Lake Property Type: Public Boat Ramp Purchase or Renew Now Purchase a License Online Renew Boat Registration Additional Information Boating Boating Regulations Statewide Pumpout Stations it was at least another mile. Not a single person was ever on this trail but us. Hike: This waterfall is immediately below Cedar Creek Falls. The company's filing status is listed as Good standing and its File Number is 868946. 7/13/20: updatedRaines Mill and Falls; addedFall Creek Road waterfalls. Go through gate and follow road till you see two rocks that mark the start of trail. There is room for maybe 4 or 5 vehicles at the actual trailhead parking area. At 3.2 miles turn onto the first road to your right. Drive 2.4 miles on FS744C, and park at the entrance of FS2658 without blocking the road, GPS 34.76174, -83.18584. Hike 0.2 mile to a short steep path that leads down to the creek (100 feet before the road ends). Dogs are allowed on this hike. Blue Hole: Richard B Russell Lake: 34.09608-82.61058: Abbeville: Beer Garden Creek: Richard B Russell Lake: The trail is super easy amd a few off the trails to different parts of it that I dont recommend going on! The falls: Blue Hole Falls is pretty cool, but High Shoals Falls definitely overshadows the two. Are you primarily looking to use LoopNet to Street view is not available for this property. you have to be prepared to pick you way down on some spots and get your feet wet crossing the creek. Travel approximately 100 feet outside of town and turn left onto Filter Plant Road and then immediately turn right onto Blue Hole Road. Freedom Blast - July 1, 2023 Fireworks!!. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. 161 of the lots are developed. Share this event. DIRECTIONS 46 Maintenance Shop RD Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 PHONE 864.447.8267 EMAIL calhounfalls@scprt.com MAKE A RESERVATION TOP 5 THINGS TO DO MAPS & BROCHURES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PARK NEWS Wi-Fi is now available at the park! Adjacent to the Calhoun Falls State Park (campground, boat ramp and marina), Blue Hole public boat ramp and park, and Richard B Russell Lake on the Savannah River. 2.) We are aware of this issue and our team is working hard to resolve the matter. There are camp grounds near the beginning of the trail, but if I had do to it over again, I would definitely suggest hiking about 20 mns to the camp grounds closer to the falls. Its an easy hike to Cedar Creek Falls. views of the falls are great. Wear GOOD shoes or bring a rope, last bit to see the falls are steep and slippery. second time. The trail begins to descend again and you can hear the sound of water moving faster. Secondly, Cedar Creek Falls, easy to get to, and beautiful. A moderately difficult, 30-minute hike will deposit you into a pristine wilderness setting where you wont mind exchanging a dramatic drop for the slanting lurch that more aptly fits the termcascadethan waterfall.