tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post1695694648648148450..comments2024-03-18T00:50:07.856-04:00Comments on Appalachian Treks: Buckeye FallsMark W. Peacockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497175909510439620noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-76820515620045349722017-07-10T05:44:43.365-04:002017-07-10T05:44:43.365-04:00One the way to the falls are two very cool folds i...One the way to the falls are two very cool folds in the mountain. I used these as inspiration for the cave in my book THE LAZARUS SPEAR. There are a number of other AT sites included in the book. Read more at http://TomDeaderick.com/lazarus.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422492454149376116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-43954130305845601842016-07-13T15:46:54.302-04:002016-07-13T15:46:54.302-04:00myself wife and 5 kids hiked on sunday made it to ...myself wife and 5 kids hiked on sunday made it to the left fork went straight up hill to a old fallen tree followed it up until steep rocks run out of time had to go back to set up camp how far away were we.no water coming down.had great time in forest camping come back home monday going back again in couole weeks<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-83803247844261596672016-01-19T12:15:26.112-05:002016-01-19T12:15:26.112-05:00Anyone have accurate GPS coordinates?Anyone have accurate GPS coordinates?Michael Ray Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838224071638250888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-21977428603843341262014-08-13T12:37:24.658-04:002014-08-13T12:37:24.658-04:00This is a beautiful trail and the creek is gorgeou...This is a beautiful trail and the creek is gorgeous. On the return trip we ran into a Timber Rattlesnake directly on the trail. Of course we all know they are out there, but it's important to stay vigilant and be aware of what is going on around you. Absentmindedly stepping on a venomous snake is a great way to ruin a hike. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-61222416497576370222014-08-11T11:26:56.861-04:002014-08-11T11:26:56.861-04:00Yes where is the pool? And when coming back down f...Yes where is the pool? And when coming back down from the falls and back to the fork has anyone ever went on up clarks creek? thanks I was wondering where it would come out at?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-77201056905478188212014-06-16T23:43:49.714-04:002014-06-16T23:43:49.714-04:00Where is this pool that you speak of? Beyond the f...Where is this pool that you speak of? Beyond the falls?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-81018456685668462482014-03-02T07:49:30.458-05:002014-03-02T07:49:30.458-05:00I live on Clarkscreek and most of you have probabl...I live on Clarkscreek and most of you have probably seen my house passing on the trail. Has anyone found the pool at the very top of the mountain? I think it's as cool as the falls. literally the top!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-17146443661962394962013-09-11T21:03:19.399-04:002013-09-11T21:03:19.399-04:00I hiked it today, didn't make it to the falls,...I hiked it today, didn't make it to the falls, the directions were great but somehow i didn't get to it...pretty dry weather may be the factor...would love to try it with someone that knows the hike...if interested email me @ rlburles@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-61406572112425192522013-07-15T07:11:14.404-04:002013-07-15T07:11:14.404-04:00I completed this hike yesterday. Toughest hike I h...I completed this hike yesterday. Toughest hike I have completed, at least the last 1.5 miles, to and fro!Dang near busted myself slipping on the lose shale at the base. Found a baggie with above directions to the falls and a geocache as well. My next time will be to hike to a vantage point, where I can see the entire falls instead of just a small portion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-46214689362234397582012-08-20T20:20:45.343-04:002012-08-20T20:20:45.343-04:00I tried to find the falls last week and came upon ...I tried to find the falls last week and came upon a baby bear before I got to them. Needless to say I forgot about the falls and booked it out of there hoping that mamma bear would not come after me. Just thought I would let folks know to be careful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-86719003534668052202012-05-05T21:41:53.389-04:002012-05-05T21:41:53.389-04:00For the reader who wished this info was just word ...For the reader who wished this info was just word of mouth, I don't think you have anything to worry about! There aren't many people who are going to complete this hike. I decided today was the day I would finally search for Buckeye Falls. 5 of us followed the directions above - which were perfect - and we found it! It rained this morning, so it was actually a true waterfall today. This is really 3 hikes in 1: 1) about 2 miles of regular trails, basically level and easy, followed by 2) one mile of hit and miss trails, hiking through the creek at multiple locations, stumbling over rocks, ducking under and around branches/trees, and getting wet - not really much of a "trail" to be honest, and 3) climbing the last half mile directly up a stream to what seemed like a near vertical ascent to the base of the falls - this was more like climbing than hiking, as parts were steep, slippery and dangerous - hands and feet type work, and very challenging at times. One thing to add to the directions - at the place where a small branch enters from the left (which you follow to the top), someone has graciously identified it with orange tape - one around a stick jammed into the ground, and one at eye level on a small tree. Both were very helpful, as we knew we had reached the critical juncture to leave the main creek. This is one I'm not likely to do again...but I proudly join the few who have made it! Thanks again to this blog, which I greatly appreciate.<br /><br />PS - no yellow jackets to be found anywhere today.<br /><br />Mark and familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-33612932055844778842012-03-25T23:48:53.951-04:002012-03-25T23:48:53.951-04:00I wish this info was kept to just being word of mo...I wish this info was kept to just being word of mouth. I love these falls. I grew up in the clarks creek area and only hope that those who venture here respect the wilderness. Don't trash this area. It's beautiful and pretty untouched. So, just remember to pack out everything you pack in. Nice pics tho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-65705550269786250232011-03-10T08:45:42.966-05:002011-03-10T08:45:42.966-05:00I hiked to the falls in the pouring rain yesterday...I hiked to the falls in the pouring rain yesterday March 9, 2010. The directions are good. I just wish I had a camera with me. We have had a lot of rain the past week, and there was a lot of water in the creek.<br /><br />For those interested. I consider it a strenuous hike. I ran the majority of the way up. and it still took me one hour to get to and climb halfway up the waterfall. ON the last section, the easiest way to get up is by going strait up the creek rather than trying to stay on one side. It only took me 30 minutes to run back to my car. I think it is about 7 miles round trip.Derek Gibsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-88515582662645025042010-09-06T03:09:30.600-04:002010-09-06T03:09:30.600-04:00I tried this hike this past weekend. The directio...I tried this hike this past weekend. The directions are great, although I didn't make it to the falls. If anyone is planning to try this hike, be aware that there are several yellow jacket hive in the ground on the trail (following the directions above) somewhere around the 12th and 14th creek crossing, definately before the creek splits. Both (that I happened to walk into) were when you are to the right of the creek. <br />I got stung several times at both hives and I think my dog was stung at the second hive which is when we turned around.Jarrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484916513392672721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193288971166646699.post-47003402025521472002009-08-08T08:49:25.705-04:002009-08-08T08:49:25.705-04:00Best info I've seen regarding Buckeye Falls. ...Best info I've seen regarding Buckeye Falls. Thank you Mark! I've been wanting to find this waterfall, and this info will surely make it much easier.Bill Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053113108760925298noreply@blogger.com