his trail's namesake spring was used to provide water in the 19th century for a nearby plantation called Orange Hall. Nothing of the house but scattered bricks remains today.

The spring was carved in the 1860s from a solid piece of granite by J.E. Sherman. Water from the ground comes into a hole in the center of the circular section. It then drains through a groove that runs from the bowl down towards the creek. The water, which flows at the rate of 3.5 gallons per minute, never overflows the sides but keeps the bowl filled at all times. The 6-inch deep bowl is sheltered by another granite slab and is surrounded on three sides by other stones.

Points of interest in the surrounding area include Molly's Rock Picnic Area and Collins Creek Campground.

Directions: From US Highway 72 turn right (south) onto State Road 45 (Maybinton Road). Drive 4.4 miles and turn right onto Forest Service Road 393 and drive 0.4 mile to Collins Creek Campground.

Distances: 0.7 mile from Collins Creek Campground 0.2 mile from Maybinton Road (State Road 45).

Difficulty level: Easy.

Season: Year-round.

Drinking water: None. Spring and creek water are unsafe to drink.

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