Jumping Off Rock - Jocassee Gorges views

[bs3488]

are those a bunch of dead trees in the pictures?

[deepblue38]

Originally Posted by bs3488

are those a bunch of dead trees in the pictures?

It was late March. My guess would be the leaves were just starting to come out, especially in the higher elevations.

[OconeeMountains]

If you visit jump off rock/jocassee gorges please tread softly.

This is one of the most ecologically important areas in the southeast, and perhaps the nation. I could go on and on about the rare plant species and isolated groups of otherwise dwindling native animal populations that exist in this area. The Jocassee preserve is a jewel of South Carolina's natural heritage.

As such, please leave no trace when you visit. Take pictures, but nothing else. Leave nothing, but a prayer of thanks for God's creation. I hope you truly enjoy your trip to this magnificent place - but please, please tread softly.

[Tupperpatr]

SCSKier: Thanks so much! We have so much to learn about the area. I appreciate the help.

One other thing for the outdoor folks. The South Carolina Parks websie now has a new service to track the fall foliage via the Internet. There is a new webcam at Table Rock State Park. Just go to SouthCarolinaParks.com and click on fall foliage information link.

[staywarm2]

Thanks, SKKier for the beautiful photos of Jumpoff Rock. With the long rocky road approach and the black bears, I'll probably never make it there, so your photos are doubly appreciated!!

[bs3488]

here is the webcam link
Fall Foliage Webcam: South Carolina State Parks

[jksimp02]

When does it open back up for 4-Wheeling? Went in late December, and what a great ride. Ready to go back but heard it doesn't open back up until March. If anyone knows when they allow 4-Wheelers back in, I would love to know.