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Hiking the Gorges - Naturalist-led Guided Hikes Across the Jocassee Gorges
Join Jocassee Lake Tours for nature-based tours of Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges. Section-hike the Foothills Trail with experienced guides who have a passion for leading adventurists through the Jocassee Gorges. Five hike options cover distances between 5 miles and 8.6 miles. Price includes a Jocassee Wild Naturalist guide who is certified in first aid and CPR, pontoon and/or car shuttles to and from the trailheads. Daypacks and hiking poles are also available to rent. Join us! SCROLL DOWN FOR DATES AND TIMES! To learn more about the Foothills Trail or become a member of the Foothills Trail Conservancy go to: www.foothillstrail.org *See below for dates starting in November 2023
- Date: 4/29/2023 08:30 AM - 4/29/2023 08:30 AM
- Location: 538 Jocassee Lake Road, Salem, SC, USA (Map)
Price: $110
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Trek #5
- Date: 4/29/2023 08:30 AM - 4/29/2023 01:00 PM
- Location Online Event
Price: $110
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Event Dates & times
Hiking the Jocassee Gorges - Naturalist-led Guided Hikes Across the Jocassee Gorges
Saturdays - November through April
5 Treks:
1 - Laurel Fork Falls to Laurel Valley = 8.1 miles (6 – 7 hours)
Moderate
Just before the Laurel Fork Falls, a spur trail leads to the Foothills Trail. The trail passes Laurel Fork & Virginia Hawkins Falls and criss-crosses Laurel Fork Creek.
Leave the dock at 8:30
Pick up at Laurel Valley at 4:00
2 - Laurel Fork Falls to Canebrake = 5.8 miles (3 - 4 hours)
Strenuous
This trail is rugged and beautiful. There are steep ascents and descents, as well as spectacular views of Jocassee.
Leave the dock at 8:30
Pick up at Canebrake at 1:00
3 - Canebrake to Horsepasture = 7.8 miles (5 - 6 hours)
Strenuous
This part of the Foothills Trail is wooded and crosses many streams with
steep ascents and descents.
Leave the dock at 8:30
Pick up at Horespasture at 3:00
4 - Horsepasture to Bad Creek = 8.6 miles (6 - 7 hours)
Strenuous
This section of the trail also has great views of Jocassee & is rugged
with many ascents and descents.
Leave the dock at 8:30
Pick up at Bad Creek at 4:00
5 - Canebrake to Frozen Creek Access = 5 miles (3 - 4 hours)
Moderate to Strenuous
This is a spur trail off the Foothills Trail starting near the Toxaway
Bridge. It is a steep climb up through the Jocassee Gorges toward Lake
Toxaway (route 64).
Leave the dock at 8:30
Pick up at Canebrake at 1:00
Cost – Hikes 1, 3, &4 - $125
Cost - Hikes 2 & 5 - $110
Rental - daypack and/or hiking poles rental - $15 each or $25 for both
Dates for 2023:
Feb 25 – Hike #1 - Dan Whitten
March 4 – Hike #2 - Gene Anderson
March 11 – Hike #3
March 18 – Hike #4
March 25 – Hike #5/or Hike #1-4 rain date
April 1 - Hike #1
April 8 - Hike #2
April 15 - Hike #3
April 22 - Hike #4
April 29 - Hike #2/Rain Date
Nov 4 – Hike #1
Nov 11 – Hike #2
Nov 18 –Hike #3
Nov 25 – Hike #4
Dec 2 – Hike #5
Dec 9 – Hike #1
Dec 16 – Hike #2
Dec 23 – Hike #3
Dec 30 – Hike #4
Dates for 2024:
Jan 6 – Hike #5
Jan 13 – Hike #1
Jan 20 – Hike #2
Jan 27 – Hike #3
Feb 3 – Hike #4
Feb 10 – Hike #5
Feb 17 – Hike #1
Feb 24 – Hike #2
March 2 – Hike #3
March 9 – Hike #4
March 16 – Hike #5
March 23 – Hike #1
March 30 - Hike #2
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