Y Hiking Club

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]

06/10 - Kings Creek & Spoonauger Falls

Easley, Pickens, Powdersville
6/10/23 - 6/10/23
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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 MemberNon Member
2/23/23 6/9/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/10/23
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Closes
06/09/2023

07/15 - High Falls and Triple Falls Tour & Hooker Falls

Easley, Pickens, Powdersville
7/15/23 - 7/15/23
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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  

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2/23/23 7/14/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/15/23
Register  
Closes
07/14/2023

08/12 - Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail

Easley, Pickens, Powdersville
8/12/23 - 8/12/23
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Join us for the Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail hike.

Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail is a 3.9-mile moderately trafficked out-and-back trail near Sapphire, NC with a 770 ft. elevation gain. 

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:45am and the hike will begin at 9:00am. 

Address: Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Trailhead, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

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 MemberNon Member
7/1/23 8/11/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/12/23
Registration
Closed

09/16 - Opossum Creek Falls

Easley, Pickens, Powdersville
9/16/23 - 9/16/23
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Join us for the Opossum Creek Falls Trail Hike.

Opossum Creek Falls Trail is a 4.6-mile moderately trafficked out-and-back trail with an 893 ft. elevation gain. 

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:45 am and the hike will begin at 9:00 am. 

Address: Turkey Ridge Rd, Long Creek, SC 29658

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 MemberNon Member
5/19/23 9/15/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/16/23
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Closes
09/15/2023

10/14 - Nalley Brown Nature Park Loop

Easley, Pickens, Powdersville
10/14/23 - 10/14/23
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Join us for some family fun at the Nalley Brown Nature Park Loop!

The Nalley Trail is a kid-friendly 1.4 mile hike. The park also has a natural playground as well as a shelter where we will provide refreshments. 

We will meet at the Nalley Brown Nature Park shelter at 9:45 a.m. and the hike will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Address: 380 Adger Rd, Easley, SC 29642

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 MemberNon Member
5/18/23 10/11/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/14/23
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Closes
10/10/2023

11/11 - Table Rock State Park: Option A: Carrick Creek Loop

Easley, Pickens, Powdersville
11/11/23 - 11/11/23
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Join us for the Table Rock: Carrick Creek Loop hike.

There will be two trail options with two different intensity levels offered: 
Option A: Carrick Creek Loop. This hike will be 1.9 miles, is rated moderate, and has an elevation gain of 396 ft.

This trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:45 a.m. and the hike will begin at 9:00 a.m.

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 MemberNon Member
5/18/23 11/10/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/11/23
Register  
Closes
11/10/2023

11/11 - Table Rock State Park: Option B: Table Rock Trail

Easley, Pickens, Powdersville
11/11/23 - 11/11/23
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Join us for the Table Rock: Table Rock Trail hike.

There will be two trail options with two different intensity levels offered: 
Option B: Table Rock Trail. This hike will be 6.9 miles, is rated hard, and has an elevation gain of 2,316 ft.

This trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:45 a.m. and the hike will begin at 9:00 a.m.

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 MemberNon Member
5/18/23 11/10/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/11/23
Register  
Closes
11/10/2023