Explore the Wilderness Wonder of America’s Most Beautiful Lake!
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, a pre-hike Zoom meeting before the hike (so you’ll know exactly how to prepare and what to expect), pontoon and/or car shuttles to and from the trailheads, and a delicious, locally made snack. Daypacks and hiking poles are also available to rent. Join us!
Hiking the Gorges
Saturdays - November to April
5 Treks:
February 25th-Cost $125 per person
1 - Laurel Fork Falls to Laurel Valley = 8.1 miles (6 – 7 hours)
Moderate to Strenuous
Just before the Laurel Fork Falls, a spur trail leads to the Foothills Trail.
The trail passes Laurel Fork camp; Virginia Hawkins Falls and criss-crosses
Laurel Fork Creek.
Leave the dock at 8:30
Pick up at Laurel Valley at 4:00
March 4th-Cost $110 per person
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
March 11th-Cost $125 per person
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
March 18th-Cost $125 per person
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
March 25th-Cost $110 per person
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
Rental - daypack and/or hiking poles rental - $15 each or $25 for both
Dates for 2023-24
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 Canebrake at 1:00
Cost – Hikes 1, 3, &4 - $125
Cost - Hikes 2 & 5 - $110
Feb 25 – Hike #1
March 4 – Hike #2
March 11 – Hike #3
March18 – 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 29 - Hike #4
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
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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Cancellations 72 hours + prior will be issued an immediate refund.
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Cancellations 48 to 72 hours prior will be issued a gift certificate (valid for 1 year) for the full amount of the tour.
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Cancellations 24 to 48 hours prior will be charged 1/2 the price of the tour, but issued a gift certificate (valid for 1 year) for the other half.
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