10/09/2026
MEMBERS HIKE POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 1st due to Hurricane Isaias. Emails have gone out to those who have registered for our original date.
There is still room for the November 1st hike.
SAVE THE DATE/Register: STA Members Hike Van Hook Falls
Quick details about the hike:
Date: Sunday, November 1st at 10am Eastern Time.
Location: Van Hook Falls Trailhead on HWY 192.
Total miles: 5.7 miles total, out and back
Total Elevation: 626ft of gain
Full description:
Members will begin their day at the Van Hook Falls trailhead off highway 192 at 10am. This is a moderate hike with some scrambling. The trail winds down gently along old rhododendrons and hemlocks as hikers follow the flow of water towards Cane Creek. We will stop at Ponder Falls to explore the area. There are several waterfalls along the hike. After crossing the bridge at Cane Creek hikers scramble along a few rock houses before reaching Van Hook Falls.
This hike should take approximately 4 hours.
NOTE to Newbies: There is a short drop near Cane Creek that involves using a rope to assist going down/up approximate ~5ft rock escarpment.
Hikers should pack their 10 essentials for a day hike, 2L of water, snacks, and trekking poles are suggested. This hike is rain or shine unless the weather is severe. For more information about the trail contact Anthony Privett at [email protected] . Space is limited, register today.
REGISTRATION: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/en7pwn3
Location: Vanhook Falls Trailhead, 13307 W Laurel Rd, London, KY
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