Little Bradley Falls; a Challenge

We are the Sloth Hiking Group: “We will get there when we get there.” We dare to go where the ‘real’ hike groups don’t !!
**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsh_8qxUfDY**
I am going to Cove Crk Tributary Falls, Little Bradley Falls AND Big Bradley Falls.
Up to 12 of you are welcome to join me.
THIS IS A TRASH CLEAN-UP PROJECT AND AN EXPLORATORY EVENT.
Bring gloves, limb saw, branch clippers. Bring 1 small grocery bag for litter pick-up.
Distance: 3.75 miles Total; Initial Descent: 300 ft; then: Accum Ascent: 550 ft.
3 ea wet creek Xings.
NOTE: STORM DAMAGED TRAIL: Hazards may include: washed out bridges, landslides, eroded areas, muddy slippery footing, and downed clusters of trees.
Pace: 1.5mph – because I’m an ol’ Codger.
Difficulty: Moderate; w/ challenges (READ FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW)
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Optional: wading/swimming available.(smirk)
Weather Check: Saluda, NC.
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
Drive time: 10 mi/1/4 hr 1-way
Apprx return time: 2:30 pm
CAR SHUTTLE R’qr’d.
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 3 driver(s) (=12)
Carpool contributions appreciated. $2.00 suggested
Optional: Janitzios Restaurant after the hike.
We suggest open windows while carpooling. Only you know your own health status so judge accordingly if an event may endanger your health or the health of others.
Please bring an extra pair of shoes to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
Incessant prattlers will be assumed to be having an affair. My attempts to quiet the prattlers has failed. This has become a ‘social networking’ event.
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT HIKE. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs. Well trained dogs (you don’t have to yell) can be 'off-leash'.
Dogs MUST enjoy DEEP water Xings!!!!
Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises. Please don’t flick the fair flighty fairies…
IF YOU HAVE AN ORANGE VEST; WEAR IT. HUNTING SEASON HAS STARTED. THEY ARE INEXPENSIVE AT WALMART....
COVE CRK TRIBUTARY FALLS
½ mi (1-way)/ 300 ft descent; 22 min moving time
Very steep in the beginning. Obvious, but overgrown trail. We will need to ‘cut our way thru. 2 small wet creek xings. Takes us directly to Little Bradley Falls.
LITTLE BRADLEY FALLS.
One of my ‘Top Ten’ destinations.
Trail Condition: 1.25 mi (1-way) Accum ascent: 350 ft. Slope traverse; roots; some very short steep sections; One short narrow section of 6”wide rock traverse with root handholds. 2 ea KNEE-DEEP water Xings. Watershoes, change of heavy socks, & towels NECESSARY. Plastic bags for key fobs & phone suggested.
Storm Damage: 3 landslide sections that we traverse.
BIG BRADLEY FALLS
The usual rock & roots; 2 FT DEEP, WET RIVER XING (during low water flow)
Hike Distance: 2.0 mi; Accum ascent: 400 ft. In&out Tr
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, by signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), Hendo Fun Friends, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group. The leader(s) also has the right to use any images collected on this trip for recording on website photo collections.
gordie's contact: CurmudgeonHiker@gmail.com
(before day of hike): 828.393.0297 (talk & text)
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