Caney Creek Feb 5-7

[JC785]

We are planning a trip Feb 5-7 to the Caney Creek Area. We will be leaving Fri after work and camping near the Borden Creek TH Fri night (just because I know where campsites are to set up during the dark, let me know if there are some camp sites close to The Caney Creek area)  We plan on waking up fairly early and explorer around the Caney Creek area and camp there Sat night and then head home Sun.

So far it will be:
Josh
Beth (my wife is a maybe depending on weather)
Greg
Melissa (Greg's wife is a maybe depending on weather)
Paul
Stephanie
Warren
Adam W (maybe)

Add your name if interested or send me a PM

[weathermansam]

I took notice of a fire ring right above caney creek falls when I did the ice hike in January.  However, there's a sign about midway from the 'trailhead' to the falls that sort of suggest they don't want people doing that.  The section that's clear cut right around where that sign is is fairly flat, though, and probably would suffice for an over nighter. 

[JC785]

If that area is personal property or they do not want anyone camping near there we can camp somewhere else i guess.

[Joshua Szulecki]

I don't think that area is private property, but private property is crossed when accessing the area and is VERY close to that fire ring. Personally, I would prefer if folks wouldn't camp there, because the area gets enough visitation, but hey, I have no authority. I would just camp at Borden or Brushy, personally.

I may meet up with y'all that weekend if you give me an idea on where you will be on what day.

[JC785]

I don't think that area is private property, but private property is crossed when accessing the area and is VERY close to that fire ring. Personally, I would prefer if folks wouldn't camp there, because the area gets enough visitation, but hey, I have no authority. I would just camp at Borden or Brushy, personally.

I may meet up with y'all that weekend if you give me an idea on where you will be on what day.

The plans are not set in stone but I will keep you updated.

[Magic City Matt]

We will try to make it to this.

[weathermansam]

If that area is personal property or they do not want anyone camping near there we can camp somewhere else i guess.

It's more of an environmental thing:

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

[weathermansam]

I don't think that area is private property, but private property is crossed when accessing the area and is VERY close to that fire ring. Personally, I would prefer if folks wouldn't camp there, because the area gets enough visitation, but hey, I have no authority. I would just camp at Borden or Brushy, personally.

I may meet up with y'all that weekend if you give me an idea on where you will be on what day.

My main beef with these campsites is the continued negligence of people at leaving glass, tin cans and tin foil in and around the fire pit.  I try to pack out what I can when I come across these places.  A few years ago, while walking the sipsey river trail, i came across a group of very angry hikers at fall creek falls.  someone tripped, and what they'd tripped on were 3 bags of trash some idiot buried there.  There were at least 3 of those camp stove canister things, one of which rolled off and into the river before I could grab it.  They had also established a crap hole in some brush less than 5ft from the river bank.  The NERVE of people.  That's actually the last time I've seen fall creek falls.  It's overused and abused. 

[JC785]

Looks like we will make it a day hike and camp somewhere else. Don't want to disturb the area any more than it is. 

[JC785]

We will try to make it to this.

Sounds good I will keep you posted.

[Magic City Matt]

Brushy is getting a bit too crowded these days for me. Besides We're all pretty able to get out there a bit. Anybody for just meeting at Ship Rock. There are plenty of sites there and it is a couple of mile out.

My other suggestion would be for a change of venue to Cheaha Wilderness and meeting at the Turnipseed Hunters camp or the shelter on Chinnabee or even just Cheaha SP.

M

[JC785]

Brushy is getting a bit too crowded these days for me. Besides We're all pretty able to get out there a bit. Anybody for just meeting at Ship Rock. There are plenty of sites there and it is a couple of mile out.

My other suggestion would be for a change of venue to Cheaha Wilderness and meeting at the Turnipseed Hunters camp or the shelter on Chinnabee or even just Cheaha SP.

M

Doesn't matter, there are tons of campsites around ship rock that could be possible. Probably better since it would be less crowded. It will be late Fri night when we get there we all get off around 5.

I have never been to Cheaha so that might be possible.

[JC785]

Matt looks like Sipsey, talked it over with Greg. I guess we need to figure out a place to Camp Fri and Sat Night. Another Idea would be above Fall Creek Falls. But I am up for anything as long as we go ill be happy.

[jaybird]

My main beef with these campsites is the continued negligence of people at leaving glass, tin cans and tin foil in and around the fire pit.  

Hey weathermansam, along those lines -- how about those 3 firerings we destroyed in East Bee Branch the other weekend?  The nerve of people to build fire rings in that environmentally sensitive canyon!  One of them was within 10 feet of the big tree.  The stupidity of some people is monumental.  It offends me that we must share air with these imbeciles.

[Tacky Hiker]

Matt looks like Sipsey, talked it over with Greg. I guess we need to figure out a place to Camp Fri and Sat Night. Another Idea would be above Fall Creek Falls. But I am up for anything as long as we go ill be happy.

I am good with whatever. Im excited about trying out some new gear.

[Uncle Wayne]

Matt looks like Sipsey, talked it over with Greg. I guess we need to figure out a place to Camp Fri and Sat Night. Another Idea would be above Fall Creek Falls. But I am up for anything as long as we go ill be happy.

Since you're driving as far as you are, arriving after dark and the main plan is to visit Caney Creek, I'd camp somewhere along the Payne Creek trail that has just been established.  After you cross Sipsey River bridge going north on HWY 33, watch for a pull off on the right side of the highway after you reach the top of the hill. Seems like there's a NF sign welcoming you to BNF in that area.  The trail head starts there and winds down hill to Payne Creek.  Several good places to camp and less than a half mile from the vehicle.  One huge bluff shelter to your right once you reach creek side.  I've never been down there in the dark but late September the trail was in very good shape and easy to walk.
The main advantage to this campsite is it's not over used and it's within 3 miles or so of your chosen destination, Caney Creek and the beautiful falls that just happen to be on it.  They should be spectacular if we get the rain they are forecasting.
Let's keep this between us, OK? 

[montysano]

I guess we need to figure out a place to Camp Fri and Sat Night. Another Idea would be above Fall Creek Falls. But I am up for anything as long as we go ill be happy.

I assume you've been down Arnold Motorway to the upper Quillan camp site?  IMHO, the best combination of nice and easy to get to.

[weathermansam]

Hey weathermansam, along those lines -- how about those 3 firerings we destroyed in East Bee Branch the other weekend?  The nerve of people to build fire rings in that environmentally sensitive canyon!  One of them was within 10 feet of the big tree.  The stupidity of some people is monumental.  It offends me that we must share air with these imbeciles.

This is a "personal favorite" at Buck's Pocket State Park:  

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

I half expect someone to have built a fire ring or two back next to the big tree in East Bee by the next time I see the place.  

[sam4msu]

I may try to join you all for this one.  I would have to meet you on Saturday morning but could get there as early as need be.  I will keep looking on here for updates.

[luke724]

JC, due to $ situation and my bike not being ready, I will most likely miss the first race of the year. So, I would like to try and make this hike with you guys (Catrina weather permitting). I will PM you my phone # after I get off the Pinhoti.

[JC785]

JC, due to $ situation and my bike not being ready, I will most likely miss the first race of the year. So, I would like to try and make this hike with you guys (Catrina weather permitting). I will PM you my phone # after I get off the Pinhoti.

sounds good, PM sent

[JC785]

I may try to join you all for this one.  I would have to meet you on Saturday morning but could get there as early as need be.  I will keep looking on here for updates.

Sounds good  I will post at time  and location to meet us at.

[Tacky Hiker]

Looks like we are going to have a nice group !

[JC785]

Look like we are going to have a good crowd as for now the itinerary looks like this"

Fri: Hike and camp near ship rock
Sat: Day hike to Caney Creek and explorer the area and Sat night camp above Fall Creek Falls
Sun: Not sure yet, besides heading home.

People going on trip:
Josh
Greg
Warren
Paul
Stephanie
Luke
Katrina
Matt (possibly)
Lesley (possibly)
Josh S (possibly)
Sam4msu (Possibly Sat)

Add your name if interested

[sam4msu]

JC...If you get a chance please give me a call at 850-597-1838.  I may be able to meet you all on Friday, not sure yet.  I do have a few questions for you though.  If I don't answer just leave a message and I will call you back.
Thanks
Sam

[weathermansam]

Depending on when you leave out from Ship Rock, I may run into you guys.  I'm doing another stint up white oak and into west bee, and then I'm not sure where I'm headed after that.  I'm bringing a friend, but I'm not sure how much he's going to be up for Saturday.  It's possible we could wander over to Caney, I'm just not sure. 

[Big Dumb Admin]

Hey guys. I will be attending a funeral saturday at 11. Sorry but I won't be making this one.

[Joshua Szulecki]

I'm still a maybe. Any idea on when you'll be assembling at Caney Creek on Saturday?

[JC785]

Maybe around 10 or a little after. The falls should be nice with the rain coming threw call me if you have questions. 3*3*4*3*0*1*3*0*0*1

[Joshua Szulecki]

Count me out. The weather conditions here in Nashville are looking questionable for tomorrow morning.

[jaybird]

Now, Josh, tell the truth -- you're really headed over to meet up with some of the Palin-ites at the Tea Party convention that's in Nashville this weekend.

[sam4msu]

I'll be there on Sat morning. 

[sam4msu]

Man, I just love it when work gets in the way of life!!!  I had to bail on this one at the last minute.  I hope you all had a GREAT hike.  Josh, thanks for keeping me informed.  I WILL catch up with you all one of these hikes!!!

[JC785]

We had a good trip.  Fri. night we arrived  at the trail head around 6 and walked into where you have to cross the creek  on trail 206. We decided not to head to ship rock because we would have had to take our shoes off to cross the creek so we camped a little ways up white oak hollow. We woke up Sat morning and headed to Caney Creek Falls and spent several hours there exploring and taking pictures. After exploring Caney Creek we parked at Borden Creek and hiked to Fall Creek Falls and camped above there Sat night. Overall it was a fun trip and had a chance to break in some new gear.

[luke724]

I hate I missed you guys Sat. night, the conditions were not making it easy for us to navigate the creek side trail in the dark. Hopefully, we can get together at another time and you can let me try out the hammock. By the way, how did the new hammock work out in the cold, wet conditions?

[JC785]

They worked out great slept like a baby. About to post pic. of the rigs.

[JC785]

JC 785 WBBB 1.1 DL w Speer Winter Tarp

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

Gregs WBBB 1.1 DL w Warbonnett Tarp

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

Stephanie, Paul, Me, Warren, and Greg

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

Me and Greg

Caney Creek Feb 5-7

Caney Creek Falls

[JC785]

I hate I missed you guys Sat. night, the conditions were not making it easy for us to navigate the creek side trail in the dark. Hopefully, we can get together at another time and you can let me try out the hammock. By the way, how did the new hammock work out in the cold, wet conditions?

Hate we missed yall too, we will have to plan a trip soon. I wouldn't mind hitting up the pinhoti. The conditions were pretty bad wet + slippery= falls