What we’re about
Welcome to the largest and most active hiking club in Upstate South Carolina. The Greenville Natural History Association (GNHA) has more than 700 members who day hike and backpack across the Blue Ridge Mountains of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina.
It's easy to join GNHA, but it does take three steps to complete registration because our Meetup group has a $5 annual membership fee that isn’t paid on Meetup. (Don’t worry. We’ll walk you through it.)
For the safety of our hike leaders and members, we have created a set of requirements that new members must complete to begin hiking with us. Be sure to follow these steps:
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Request to join the club on Meetup with a profile that includes your first and last name as well as a face-forward, individual profile image. This ensures everyone on a group hike knows who they’re attending an event with–including you.
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If you do not want to include your last name in your profile because of privacy concerns, we will allow you to create a profile with the first letter of your last name. However, it’s possible that an existing member may already have a profile with your first name and last name initial. If that’s the case, you will be asked to include an extra letter or your full last name so that we can identify you from other hikers.
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Once you join our club on Meetup, we will contact you to complete the payment process. You'll have the option to choose a one- or two-year membership starting at $5 per year. Keep in mind that it may take up to a week to process your membership.
Once you’ve followed these steps, you can begin hiking. Be sure to review our hike rating system to identify the best hike for your fitness level. For our most strenuous hikes, you will need to contact the hike leader before joining the hike.
We also encourage you to review our safety guidelines. No pets or children under 14 are allowed on club hikes.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- (S) Ashmore Preserve- 2 lakes and a lookoutUniversity Square Shopping Center, Greenville, SC
(S) Ashmore Preserve
7.5 miles
Approx eg 1100ft9:00AM carpool at Publix University Square OR 9:30am main parking on Persimmon Ridge Road
This hike covers a majority of Ashmore preserve on trails and some gravel roads. On my pre-hike, the trails are exceptionally clear from the hurricane, however, there are three or four areas of trees to work around.
We will first venture towards Eva Chandler preserve and enjoy the views and a little stream. Along the way, we pass a waterfall. On the way back down we will go by lake Wattacoo and at the bottom we go to the lake off Civitan Camp rd. We will probably stop for snacks around the Lake Wattacoo area
Moving at a steady and (NOT SLOW) pace of 2-2.5mph pace
We leave University Square Publix parking lot promptly at 9:00am. Leave no trace!
Miles approx. 7.5 miles EG 1100ft
Leader: Terri Flaglor
Drive RT: 50 MI, $4.00 CASH carpool feeCheck out our website for hike leader info, club news, stewardship and more information about GNHA.
https://www.greenvillehiking.com/
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Meet at the Looking Glass Overlook (Skinny Dip Falls Trail access) at 9:15am. Our hike begins at 9:30am.
I pre-hiked this trail today, Monday, Nov. 11, and there was very little trail damage from Helene. Actually, I didn't see any damage at all.
MTS, Skinny Dip Falls to Graveyard Ridge Trail, MTS to Art Loeb to Black Balsam at 6204'. We will return via the same route.
About 12 miles with around 2800' eg.
Pace: 2 to 2.5 mph.
To access the Blue Ridge Pkwy to the trailhead from Greenville/Spartanburg please use highway 276 to get to the Pkwy. The parkway entrance by the Asheville Arboretum is currently closed.
View Looking Glass Rock Overlook - Google Maps
For those interested we can gather at one of the local Brevard Breweries for food and drink.
If you have not hiked with me in the past please contact me via the messnger tool on the Meetup App.
- (M) Conestee Nature PreserveConestee Nature Park, Greenville, SC
With our hiking trails under repair, lets do a walk in the park. This is a good beginner hike (walk in the park) on a beautiful Sunday afternoon close in town.
We will meet at the Spano Drive Parking area near the old Conestee Mill at 1:30 pm. We will walk the park trails for about 4.5 miles at a moderate pace. New hikers to the club are welcome to join us. This is a tennis shoe hike.
Hike Leader Joe Hayden, 864.201.1521
Check out our website for hike leader info, club news, stewardship and more information about GNHA.
https://www.greenvillehiking.com/
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Due to the extensive storm damage from Helene, we will instead focus on inspecting and clearing the Foothills trail.
The plan is to meet at Holly Springs at 8:35 AM. From here we will assign small groups to areas that need attention.
Please bring gloves and your favorite handsaw or lopers. Bruce will have additional tools if you need some.
We will be clearing smaller obstructions with hand saws and major blowdowns with chainsaws along the trail.
**If you are unable to meet at Holly Springs, please let me know ahead of time so we don't have too many people in one place.**
This group meets Wed at University Square Shopping Center. The hikes are scheduled 1 to 4 weeks in advance and target hikes which are 10 miles long and climb 2000 ft. We hike at approx. 2.5 MPH, faster or slower depending on terrain. Hike coordinators are Dale Hamann 864 386 3855 and Mark Parsons 864 430 0875 ( voice or text).
Carpooling will be available for those who have been vaccinated. All hikers should come prepared to drive to or meet at the trailhead.Check out our website for hike leader info, club news, stewardship and more information about GNHA.
https://www.greenvillehiking.com/
Follow us on:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/289785994852020/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/greenvillehiking
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnhahiking/