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  • The Trail
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      • section 1
        Russell Bridge to Sandy Ford
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        Warwoman Dell to Wilson Gap
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        Wilson Gap to Hale Ridge Road
      • section 5
        Hale Ridge Road to Jones Gap
      • section 6
        Jones Gap to Hickory Knoll Road
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        Hickory Knoll Road to Wallace Branch
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        Wallace Branch to Wayah Bald
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        Wayah Bald to Lake Nantahala
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        Lake Nantahala to Appletree Campground
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        Cheoah Bald to Joanna Bald
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Date Icon Dec. 12, 2025
Time Icon 5PM - 8PM
Location Icon The Rock House
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Hello Bartram Trail Volunteers! Join us at The Rock House in Clayton, Georgia.  We will have catering from Highroads Tasting Room! We’ll have volunteer awards and a brief summary of...

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Date Icon Dec. 13, 2025
Time Icon 11AM - 3PM
Second Saturday Workday

Location TBD — likely hosted on our NC section of trail. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps....

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Date Icon Dec. 15, 2025
Time Icon 1PM - 4PM
Location Icon Winding Stairs Parking Area
Forest Bathing with Madison Traviss

Join Madison Traviss on the Bartram Trail for an afternoon “bathing in the forest” inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, therapeutic relaxation guided by sensory invitations. During this 3-hour...

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Date Icon Dec. 19, 2025
Time Icon 9AM - 3PM
Third Friday Workday

Location TBD — likely hosted on our GA section of trail. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps....

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Date Icon Jan. 2, 2026
Time Icon 9AM - 3PM
Walking with Bartram: Wallace Branch to Lazy Hiker

Our new-year’s hike will take us from Wallace Branch across the Trimont Ridge re-route to Lazy Hiker in downtown Franklin. It will be about a 6 mile hike with moderate...

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