Laurel Fork Gap to Lake Jocassee
Hike Number: 596
Area Location: South Carolina
Trailhead Location: Laurel Fork Gap
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 10.8
Difficulty: Difficult
Total Elevation Gain: 1,400
Total Elevation Descent: 1,400
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0596.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0596.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0596.gpx
Trail Description: This in and out hike on the Foothills Trail starts at Laurel Fork Gap and follows Laurel Fork Creek to Lake Jocasee, then reverses direction on same trail.:-)
Topos: Eastatoe Gap, Reid
Special Features: Lake
Flower Season: mid to late march
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Bi-Lo, Pisgah Forest
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 103
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 64 W to US 178 S to trailhead
Notes: This hike features a beautiful stream, waterrfalls, great bridges, the rare Oconee Bells (in March) and a scenic lakeside lunch spot.
Hike History: A0801