Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy
History. Art. And the Great Outdoors.
This month we will be starting at Wallace Branch and hiking up to and connecting with the Trimont Ridge Trail, which takes us back to the old state prison on Co-op Road. From there we will take the sidewalk back to the Lazy Hiker. This hike takes us through some beautiful cove forest and alongside […]
This week, due to the amount of trail work that needs to get accomplished after the storm, we will be having a full workday in Georgia. We will meet at 9AM at the intersection of Warwoman Road and Willis Knob Road. Willis Knob Road is 10.7 miles east of Clayton on Warwoman Road. Thank you […]
Barking with Bartram is teaming up with Appalachian Animal Rescue Center (aarc.franklin.nc) to feature a select furperson each month. This November’s pupper is named Carrie We all know how about William Bartram’s regard for animals. So if you’d like to join us on a walk with this sweetie, a beautiful red & blue tick hound […]
We're returning to Georgia this weekend to work on the section between Sandy Ford and Warwoman Dell. We'll meet at Warwoman Dell at 9am and plan to work until about 3pm. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. If you’re new to trail […]
We'll be back in Georgia this week to do storm cleanup. Expect a lot of tree cutting and clearing brush! Exact location is TBD but we'll be working from 9am to 3pm. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. If you’re new to […]
The shorter hikes through town are behind us now and we're embarking on the strenuous 10.8 mile trip from Wayah Bald to Wallace Branch. This hike has high elevation, fantastic views, and may be a little chilly when we're getting started- just what we're looking for when hiking in the mountains. We're going to meet […]
This month we will be doing another full workday for Trailhead Tuesday due to the large amount of work that needs to be done in Georgia after Hurricane Helene. We will be meeting at Warwoman Dell at 9am and work until 3pm. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you […]
This month's pooch is named Nova. She's a sweet pit bull who has been with Appalachian Animal Rescue for two years. She's thought to be between 4 and 6 years old, and she's very good on a leash and around people. If you'd like to meet her and walk with our lovely featured dog of […]
It's the time of year to show our immense gratitude for the volunteers that make this trail so special! This event is for anyone who has volunteered with us in any way over the past year. We will be gathering at the Lazy Hiker Brewing from 5 to 8PM and we'll have plenty of Strange […]
Come walk beneath the giants. We will be sauntering alongside the eldest Poplars and Buckeyes of Appalachia in the old growth of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. This won't be a super long hike, but be prepared to be on the trail, and potentially in some cold weather. Plan to meet at the Cowee School at […]
This week should be a little less chainsawing and we're getting back to a more regular trail maintenance routine. Location is TBD but we'll be meeting a 9am and working until 3pm. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. We will have all […]
Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. We will have all tools, hardhats, eye protection, and extra gloves if you need them. If you’re new to trail maintenance or just want to learn more, you can find more information here on our site. […]
