Croft State Park, SC; a Saunter

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=TQ8H4EK2vt4**
I am going to saunter along the So Side & Outlaw Trs in Croft St Pk, SC; Up to 16 of you are welcome to join me.
Distance: 3.25 mi loop; Accum ascent 350ft.
Pace: 1.5mph – because I’m an ol’ Codger.
Difficulty: moderate; a well maintained trail shared with mtn bikes. Gradual rolling hills w/ 350 ft accum ascent. Occasional very short steep sections.
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/croft/introduction.aspx
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Drive time: 1 hr/ 55 mi 1-way
Google Map: Croft State Park, SC; 450 Croft State Park Rd; Spartanburg, SC
Apprx return time: 2:30 pm
Carpool contributions appreciated. $5.00 suggested
PLUS: Park Admission Fee: $3/person.
Weather Check: Spartanburg, SC
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 3 driver(s) (=10ppl)
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. Dogs (and Masters) required to be ‘on-leash'. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises. Due to recent events, Ouija boards are no longer permitted.
Start on Palmetto Tr from parking to the bridge. Then Southside Loop (partial). Type: Mountain Biking and Hiking; rolling terrain, hills and along creek sides. the trail winds along Fairforest Creek and trail users can view huge hardwoods growing in the moist environment. Pass a large old cemetery.
Outlaw Trail – Mileage: .5 mile Difficultly: Easy
Idaho Trail – Mileage: 0.5 mile Difficultly: Moderate to Strenuous; 2 short very steep sections.
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: : The organizer of this event is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. 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](mailto:curmudgeonhiker@gmail.com) (on day of hike): 828.393.0297 (talk & text)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**