waterfall on Log Hollow Branch 9-22-06
waterfall
on Log Hollow Branch 9-22-06
8-24-08 - There has been some construction in the Log Hollow area for the last year or so, but it's done for now I think. The purpose was to replace the first 2 bridges along the gated forest road that serves as the trail to these falls. The bridges are nice, but smelled of wood preservative or something on my most recent visit. I've heard there will be logging in this area which would explain the need for stronger bridges. No telling what you might find in the future. In good times this was one of the prettiest waterfalls in the area. With the current drought, the water flow is pitiful and some logs and debris clutter the right side of the falls. Still, it's an easy hike - one the whole family can do.
Directions: Head north on Hwy 276 from the Hwys 280/276/64 intersection for 10.5 miles and take a left on FR475B. Go a little over a mile and a half on this gravel road to the 2nd hairpin turn to the left and look for a gated forest road on the right - park without blocking the gate. There's an big brown informational sign here about timber harvest and clean water. Cross the gate and follow the trail a very short distance through the open area. After about 5 minutes cross the first new bridge. Go another 5 minutes or so to the next new bridge and Log Hollow Falls is on the right. The 20' falls is visible from the trail. Cross the bridge and a little side trail is on the right which leads up to a better viewing area. You'll probably try to get closer and might get your feet muddy doing so.
If you are at the viewing area you may notice a faint path heading up to the left, then up creek. It's not much of a trail, but you'll go by some nice cascades and in a few hundred yards come to the 20' falls in the next photo. There's not much of an area to enjoy the waterfall, tho. I pressed on farther on one visit and there were more cascades along the way. Most were hard to get a good shot of. The farther I got, the more fallen branches and timber were in the creek, but I got far enough up to hear vehicles on the Parkway.
Back down at the main trail, head past Log Hollow Falls for another 10 minutes and there's a 75-100 footer right next to the path! This one looks best after a good rain also. I haven't been up there recently and don't know what the forest service has recently done - if anything.
