(nr Lake City CO) The reason for hiking up the trail in Cataract Gulch was to see them and get photographs of the cataracts AKA cascades. There was a sign pointing to a spur trail that lead to the upper part of the tumbling waters. The big drops were at that place. But, the excitement […]
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Mammoth Creek
(nr Duck Creek Village UT) Mammoth Creek was suggested as a good spot to camp in the forest. It was a long drive, but somewhat in the direction I wanted to go. So, off I went to find it. Several miles on a paved road, and a couple of miles up a gravel road got […]
Bust Your Butt
(Gneiss NC) The road to my next camp took me along the Cullasaja River south of Franklin. Winding through the mountains, I came upon another watery and rocky scene. The spot was known by locals as Bust Your Butt Cascades. I could see how it got the name. There was a nice incline, although not […]