Upcoming Hikes

Date
(Week of)
Hike Location
(Last Date Hiked)
Hike Distance
(Miles)
DifficultyTotal Climbing Elevation
(Feet)
Type of HikeCarpool LocationDriving Time from Carpool to Trailhead (Hrs:Mins)
4/14/2026Anna Ruby Falls to Unicoi State Park Lodge via the Smith Creek Trail near Helen, GA (5/5/2024)5.9Easy to Moderate879One-WayUnicoi Lodge0:00
4/21 to 5/5/2026No Hiking - Vacation
TBDPicklesimer Rock House Falls near Highlands, NC (New)1.2Easy but will be combined with another hike177Out & BackClayton0:50
TBDWest Fork Trail Near near Cleveland, SC off SC Hwy 11 (New)6.1Moderate1,1158Out & BackClayton1:25
TBDRaven Cliffs Falls Trail Raven Cliffs Falls Trail near Cleveland, SC
($3/person trail fee)
3.8Moderate695Out & BackClayton/Toccoa1:35/1:30
TBDRaven Cliffs Falls Trail and Dismal Trail Loop near Cleveland, SC
($3/person trail fee)
8.8Strenuous2,240LoopClayton/Toccoa1:35/1:30

Note:  The “Difficulty Level” shown is based on an average 65–75-year-old hiker in good health and condition.  Those younger hikers in good condition will find these hikes easier than shown and those older hikers or those with some health restrictions may find these hikes more difficult.