This is a very strenuous hike because of the footing and rocks. Don't let the low mileage fool you.

Place one car at the Palmetto Bible Camp and another at Jones Gap State Park.

Take Hospital Rock Trail [#30 - orange blazes] following the paved walkway. After Hospital Rock, a large rock shelter, make a sharp left to stay on the trail. At the intersection with the Cleveland Connector, turn right. Then keep left and follow the stream. Watch for sharp left to Falls Creek Trail [#31- also orange]. After 0.5 miles, cross the Falls by following the cables across and up. Good views and outstanding waterfall.

Length: 6.5 miles
Altitude gain: 2,390 feet

Map: Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area

Trailhead: From I-26, Exit 54, take U.S. 25 south for 10.4 miles and turn right on Gap Creek Road where there is a sign to Jones Gap State Park. After 5.7 miles, turn right on River Falls Road and follow signs for 2.1 miles to Jones Gap State Park. Park in the lot on the right hand side. [Starting trailhead]

The end of the trail is near the Palmetto Bible Camp. At the intersection of Gap Creek Road and River Falls Road (see above), drive 0.4 miles and turn right on Duckworth Road – there is a sign for the Palmetto Bible Camp. After 0.5 miles, turn right on Falls Creek Road and drive another 0.5 miles to the trailhead on the left. There is a signboard and space for a few cars. From here, it is 2.7 miles, mostly flat, back to Jones Gap State Park, if you have one car.