Past Events
Langley Pond March 2024
We had great weather for this hike. The trail was much improved and much better defined than the last time we hiked in this area. Afterwards some stayed to view the improvements to the rowing facilities and the children’s play area. Thank you, Laurie and Rita, for showing us a good time.
Congaree National Park February 17,2024
The weather was cooperative, but the water level was not. A section of the board walk trail was underwater, so we had to back track rather than go thru the water. However, we did walk all portions of the trail that were not flooded. Most of the boardwalk was actually high and dry. This is surely a special place and is even more interesting when the water is high. We were able to see several of the large champion trees.
Hollow Creek Trail, January 21, 2024
Twenty-two people turned out for this 5-mile hike. The hike was originally scheduled for 9.30 am but because it was windy and only 25 degrees F. at that time everyone was glad to postpone the hike to 1.30 pm when conditions had markedly improved. It was a long hike but everyone made it. The trail was in good shape thanks to the work of trail captains, Jim Pierce, Jim Parker, and
Dick Spaeth, all of whom attended the hike.
Dick Spaeth, all of whom attended the hike.
New Years Day 2024 Hike
We had a big turnout for this annual hike to bring in the New Year. Everyone enjoyed the 2-mile hike along Woodside’s Oakman Lake trail and, afterwards, the cookies that everyone brought. Thanks to Marion Pierce, Jackie LeFebvre and Jim LeFebvre who organized the picnic table for the cookie feast.
Audubon Quail Trail December 9, 2023
What a nice warm day for a December hike! We had 30 people come out to enjoy the trail and the nice weather. Jerry led the way and explained the history of this area. It was one of the first areas to be settled in the upper regions of the Savanaha river. Very little remains today but there are nice views of the river and some plaques explaining the history of the spot. Thanks, Jerry.
Lake Olmstead Augusta Tow Path
We had a very nice turnout for this hike. A few people from our Augusta contacts showed up and it was nice to talk with them. The walk started near Lake Olmstead and proceeded north along the tow path. Nice easy walking with great views of the Augusta canal and the rapids in the Savanaha river. At the end of the hike, some of the most adventurous explored the Rae's Creek area. Thank you, Cheryl, for introducing us to a very nice hike.
Freeman Preserve Aiken Land Conservancy September 23, 2023
We had a great turn out for this 3-mile hike. Hike leader Jim Parker and his wife Wendy did a great job of organizing the hike. We even had name tags so we could get to know each other better. The trail provided a nice view of the lake and surrounding area. Jim showed us the connection between the Freeman Reserve trails and Woodside's Hollow Creek Trail.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
We had 15 people turn out for this hike on the tow path between the Broad River and the Columbia canal. Easy walking and beautiful scenery. Afterward many of us took in Soda City craft market and had lunch downtown. Columbia.