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.
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 any transportation/parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Eureka Trail | FEBRUARY 5
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 11:30am. We will start on the Athens side of the trail.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for transportation, or any transportation/parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Byrd Lake & Pioneer Short Loop Trail | FEBRUARY 13
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 10:00am. This is a three mile hike.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for transportation, or any transportation/parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Alum Cave Trial to Mt. LeConte (conditions permitting) or Possum Creek Trail | FEBRUARY 16
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 8:00am.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for transportation, or any transportation/parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
Alum Cave Trail Possum Creek Trail
Triple Falls AKA Little Egypt | FEBRUARY 28
Meet with Instructor Rochel Howe at the YMCA parking lot at 9:00am. This is a two mile hike.
Bring plenty of water and wear sensible hiking shoes. The YMCA is not responsible for transportation, or any transportation/parking fees that may incur on a scheduled hike. We will cancel the event due to significant inclement weather.
