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PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA

Hiking to the Waterfalls of the Carolinas

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Program #14025RJ
6 Days | 5 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
See our Small Group programs.
EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
There is no better time than fall to lace up your hiking shoes and experience the scenic surprises of mountain streams and cascading waterfalls of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Daily hikes of easy to moderate difficulty will lead you to more than 12 different waterfalls. Besides enjoying the crisp air and grand scenery, learn about the ecology and culture of upstate South Carolina.


Highlights

• Hike to Upper Whitewater Falls, the highest waterfall east of the Rockies.
• At Caesars Head State Park, hike to a granite outcropping atop the dramatic Blue Ridge escarpment for breathtaking views of autumn hardwoods ablaze with color.
• Hear from a local miller and railroad historian, a representative from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and a very talented local musician.

Activity Notes

Hiking 3-5 miles daily, elevation gain of 1,000 feet.

Coordinated by Clemson University.


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Sep 22 — Sep 27, 2013 waitlist only  

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5 nights of accommodations
15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
7 Expert-led lectures
14 Field trips
1 Performances

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4.6
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