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Y Hiking Club
Y HIKING CLUB – All Members Welcome!
Celebrate time outdoors on the many spectacular trails and state parks in our area with family, friends and other Y members. The Y Hiking Club is a great way to stay active, connect with others in the great outdoors and enjoy the wonderful beauty of nature.
Anyone is welcome to join any of our hikes, however, each hike involves a varied level of difficulty. Please take into consideration the length and elevation gain of the hike that you plan to attend and consider your current fitness level.
While registration is not required, we encourage you to register for individual hikes below. By registering, you will help us know who’s coming and have your contact information as well as any emergency contact information.
Stay Connected! Join our Y Hiking Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yhikingclub
Questions: Contact Hannah Henegar, 864-898-9187, [email protected]
04/08 - Paris Mountain: Brissy Ridge Trail to Kanuga Trail to Pipsissewa Trail Loop
Join us for the Paris Mountain: Brissy Ridge Trail to Kanuga Trail to Pipsissewa Trail Loop.
This trail is a 5.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail with a 777 ft. elevation gain located near Greenville, South Carolina that features a lake and is rated as moderate.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
We will meet at the trailhead at 8:45am and the hike will begin at 9:00am.
State Park pass or $5 admission per vehicle required. Please park at the Brissy Ridge Parking lot located at the mountain summit (overflow lot will be available).
If you have any questions about this hike, email Scott Frey ([email protected]) or Hannah Henegar ([email protected]).
Make sure to check out our Y Hiking Club page on Facebook to meet other club members, check out photos of our past hikes and more. We hope to see you soon!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/23 | 4/7/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/08/23
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Register Closes 04/07/2023 |
05/13 - Bridal Veil Falls via Mine Mountain and Cart Trails Hike
We will meet at the Fawn Lake Parking area off Reasonover Rd. .
If you have any questions about this hike, email Scott Frey ([email protected]) or Hannah Henegar ([email protected]).
Make sure to check out our Y Hiking Club page on Facebook to meet other club members, check out photos of our past hikes, and more. We hope to see you soon!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/23 | 5/12/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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05/13/23
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Register Closes 05/12/2023 |
06/10 - Kings Creek & Spoonauger Falls
Join us for the Kings Creek Falls and Spoonauger Falls Trail hike.
Kings Creek Falls Trail is a 1.2-mile moderately trafficked out-and-back trail with a 216 ft. elevation gain. Spoonauger Falls via Chattooga River Trail is a 0.6-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail with a 111 ft. elevation gain.
We will meet at the trailhead at 8:45am and the hike will begin at 9:00am.
Directions: HWY 107 in Sumter National Forest near Mountain Rest, SC ➡️ Burrells Ford Rd. ➡️ Travel on Burrells Ford Rd. for roughly 1.6 miles and the parking lot will be located on the left.
If you have any questions about this hike, email Scott Frey ([email protected]) or Hannah Henegar ([email protected]).
Make sure to check out our Y Hiking Club page on Facebook to meet other club members, check out photos of our past hikes and more. We hope to see you soon!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/23 | 6/9/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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06/10/23
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Register Closes 06/09/2023 |
07/15 - High Falls and Triple Falls Tour & Hooker Falls
Join us for the High Falls and Triple Falls Tour & Hooker Falls.
The High Falls and Triple Falls Tour & Hooker Falls are located in Dupont State Forest. This trail is a 3.3-mile loop that is rated as moderate with a 511 ft. elevation gain. Hooker Falls is a 0.8-mile trail that is rated as easy with a 137 ft. elevation gain.
This hike will be roughly 4 miles total in length and should take about 4 hours to complete.
These trails are primarily used for hiking and nature trips and are accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use these trails but must be kept on a leash.
All hikers will meet at the visitor’s center at 8:45am and the hike will begin at 9:00am.
Dupont State Forest Visitor’s Center: 89 Buck Forest Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
If you have any questions about this hike, email Scott Frey ([email protected]) or Hannah Henegar ([email protected]).
Make sure to check out our Y Hiking Club page on Facebook to meet other club members, check out photos of our past hikes and more. We hope to see you soon!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/23 | 7/14/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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07/15/23
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Register Closes 07/14/2023 |
