Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Jan 2 Hickory Creek Access to Mayo River SP

 


Back for a second time in greenmon's folly is the Tetradactyl Sourwood. This is a remote off trail area in an undeveloped, recently added part of Mayo River State Park, yet this tree makes its second appearance in my blog. Sourwoods can grow every which way and this one proves that. 


It looks like a firetower but this is a 2 story enclosed deer stand with a internal and external staircase.  The tower is located in a long field with long range shooting lanes. 


Somewhere in there is Snakeskin liverwort. This is a rather small colony of it. There is a much larger area nearby that I was unable to locate on this hike. 




Our hike today was following a couple scenic creeks which feed the Mayo River. The creeks are rocky and in deep gorges. This is a fun area to explore. 





 

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