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Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

History. Art. And the Great Outdoors.

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    • The Bartram Trail Map
      • Section 1: Russell Bridge to Sandy Ford
      • Section 2: Sandy Ford to Warwoman Dell
      • Section 3: Warwoman Dell to Wilson Gap
      • Section 4: Wilson Gap to Georgia/North Carolina Border Near Hale Ridge Road
      • Section 5: Hale Ridge Road to Jones Gap
      • Section 6: Jones Gap to Hickory Knoll Road
      • Section 7: Road Walk from Hickory Knoll Road to Wallace Branch
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Recreate. Educate. Inspire.

Blue Ridge

Bartram Trail

Conservancy

BLAZING THE Blue ridge Bartram Trail since 1977


We’re glad you found us! The Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy is a non-profit organization that maintains the 112+ miles of Bartram National Recreational Trail. This wonderful hiking trail meanders from North Georgia to the heart of Western North Carolina.

Our non-profit, originally founded in 1977 as the North Carolina Bartram Trail Society, built the trail as we hike it today. Our members and volunteers continue to maintain the existing trail system as well as build new paths.

We’re dedicated to ensuring an enjoyable, safe, and educational experience for everyone who explores the Bartram Trail. Keep exploring to discover the natural beauty and community that we strive to kindle.

Learn how you can leave your impression on the Bartram Trail and become a member today.

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William Bartram Portrait
William Bartram, American Naturalist

About William Bartram

Known as a pioneer of botanical and cultural exploration, William Bartram navigated uncharted territories on foot and forged relationships with Native American tribes in the area, all of which he recorded in his published journal “Bartram Travels”.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WILLIAM BARTRAM

Georgia and North Carolina Bartram Trail Guide Book and Hiking Maps

The newly published Bartram Trail Guide Book and folding maps are available in a bundle, so you can have all of the info you need for the Bartram Trail and the surrounding area. These resources are ready to take on the trail, and pack a lot of information into a package small enough to fit easily in a backpack or daypack.

Get Your Georgia and North carolina Maps and guide book here

Upcoming Events

May 10
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

May 10: Second Saturday Workday

May 14
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

May 14: Nodding Trillium Garden Workday

May 16
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

May 16: Third Friday Workday

May 20
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

May 20: Sarvis Harvest

May 27
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

May 27: Trailhead Tuesday

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Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

51 Cowee School Drive
Franklin, NC 28734

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