- Up to 12 People per boat
- 3-6 Hours
- All Ages
Let Jocassee Lake Tour’s naturalist guides introduce your family and friends to the wild wonders of America’s most beautiful lake.
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(Saturdays) November-2024 to March-2025
Naturalist-led guided hikes across 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 certified in wilderness first aid and CPR, and pontoon and/or car shuttles to and from the trailheads. Daypacks and hiking poles are also available to rent. Join us!
Trek #1 – Laurel Fork Falls to Laurel Valley = 8.1 miles (Approx. 6 – 7 hours)
Trek #2 – Laurel Fork Falls to Canebrake = 5.8 miles ( Approx. 3.5-4 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 2:45)
Trek #3 – Canebrake to Horsepasture = 7.8 miles (Approx. 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 Horsepasture at 3:00)
Trek #4 – Horsepasture to Bad Creek = 8.6 miles (Approx. 6 – 7 hours)
Strenuous – This section of the trail also has great views of Jocassee and is rugged with many ascents and descents. (Leave the dock at 8:30 | Pick up at Bad Creek Hydro at 4:00)
Trek #5 – Canebrake to Frozen Creek Access = 5 miles (Approx. 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 (NC Hwy. 64). (Leave the dock at 8:30 | Pick up at Frozen Creek Access at 1:00)
Learn more about the Foothills Trail or become a member of the Foothills Trail Conservancy now!
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2024 Schedule
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