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East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual East Tennessee Pilgrimage.
Over the course of the weekend, there will be opportunities for whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking, Flatwater paddling, mountain biking, and hiking. The nearby rivers are:
Ocoee (class III/IV),
Hiawassee (class II),
Lake Ocoee
You may find or organize a trip on one of these runs by attending our morning meetups hosted at the FPC group site. In order to attend morning meetups, all we ask is that you register for the event and give a donation of any amount. This donation will go toward the club’s expenses for the year, such as instructor scholarships and insurance.
We have reserved a group campsite at Gee Creek Campsite for the weekend of Labor Day to come together and enjoy the trails and waterways of East Tennessee and North Georgia. You can reserve your spot at the group camp during registration.
If group camping is not your thing, private campsites, including RV sites, are available at Gee Creek. Please contact them directly at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/hiwassee-ocoee
We will be grilling out at the campsite on Saturday evening. Claim your plate during registration.
We hope you will join us this year for a fun-filled, family-friendly adventurous Pilgrimage!
Chattooga Fest 2025
Foothills Paddling Club’s largest paddling event of the year! The first weekend in May, our members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia all come together at the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River for a time of paddling and camaraderie.
WoW: Women on Water Ladies' Paddle
March is Women's History Month and the 2025 theme is “Moving Forward Together, and since March 8 is also International Women's Day, let's celebrate and move forward together down river!
New Years Day Paddle
Start the new year by joining us on a casual float down the Saluda River in Greenville, SC!
Low Country Boil
Gather with others to paddle the beautiful Sparkleberry Swamp in the Midlands of South Carolina, followed by a low country boil.
Nantahala Day
CANCELLED due to inclement weather
We will be holding a river day on the Nantahala during NOC’s Guest Appreciation Fest.
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual Pilgrimage.
Foundations Core Graduation Trip
This is the graduation trip for those who have completed the Foundation Core program. We encourage all FPC members with a class II+ skill level, to attend this trip to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foundations Core students.
Green River Day and Summer Social
Our annual Summer Social is back! Enjoy day on the Green River followed by the social event of the year at the beautiful Twin Lakes land trust!
Chattooga Fest 2024
Foothills Paddling Club’s largest paddling event of the year! The first weekend in May, our members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia all come together at the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River for a time of paddling and camaraderie.
Nantahala Day
We will be having our first official river day on the Nantahala during NOC’s spring fling weekend.
New Years Day Paddle
Start the new year by joining us on a casual float down the beautiful “Biltmore” section of the French Broad! This is a great opportunity to meet new FPC members and catch up with old friends after a busy holiday season.
Low Country Boil
Gather with others to paddle the beautiful Sparkleberry Swamp in the Midlands of South Carolina, followed by a low country boil.
Capers Island Coastal Trip
FPCers are heading to Capers Island off the coast of Charleston for a weekend voyage.
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual Pilgrimage.
Foundations of Kayaking: Graduation
This is the graduation trip for those who complete the Foundations of Kayaking clinic series.
Summer Social
This year’s Summer Social will be a little different than previous years. We have decided to come together as a club to discover, explore, and enjoy what the Catawba has to offer.
Hair of the Dog Paddle
MOVED to French Broad River
Start the new year off right and join us for our annual New Years day paddle on the Lower Green!