Jocassee Lake Tours Upcoming Events

 

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Explore the Wilderness Wonder of America’s Most Beautiful Lake!

Hiking the Gorges

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!

                                                                                   

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Quick Details
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 Frozen Creek Access at 1:00

Cost – Hikes 1,2,3,4,5 - $125
 

For scheduled dates, please look under Tours at the top of our homepage.

 

 

 


 

 

 

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