Do you want to get outdoors and fellowship with others? Join our YMCA Hiking Club to do just that. We list easy to moderate and difficult hikes to give you an idea of which hike might be for you.
This club is free entry to YMCA members of our location. Guests of the YMCA will pay a fee of $10 per hike/visit with our club. Questions? Talk with YMCA instructor, Rochel Howe.
New Year's Resolution Kick Off at Decatur Park Loop | JANUARY 2
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 10:00am. This is an easy loop of .5 miles we walk a couple times. Join us to start off the year 2026 the RIGHT way: with MOVEMENT and PURPOSE!
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for any transportation or parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Oswald Dome Trail | JANUARY 3
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 9:00am. This is a difficult 8 mile hike and only 30-minutes away from the YMCA.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for any transportation or parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Byrd Lake and Pioneer Short Loop Trail | JANUARY 9
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 10:00am. This is an easy 2.8 miles and only 1-hour away from the YMCA.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for any transportation or parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Athens Regional Park Loop | JANUARY 14
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 10:00am. This is an easy to moderate loop of 2.5 miles.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for any transportation or parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Hiwassee Ocoee State Park | JANUARY 23
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 10:00am. This is an easy 1.2 miles at about 30-minutes away from the YMCA.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for any transportation or parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Virgin Falls Trail | JANUARY 31
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 9:00am. This is a difficult hike of 8.5 miles. The trail is about 1-hour and 45-minutes away from the YMCA.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for any transportation or parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
