November 15th Third Friday Workday

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 […]

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November 22nd Walking with Bartram

Wallace Branch 1719 Ray Cove Rd, Franklin, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

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November 26th Trailhead Tuesday

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 […]

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December Barkin’ with Bartram – Animal Rescue Walk

Tassee Shelter 803 Ulco Dr, Franklin, NC, United States

UPDATE This month's dog has been changed to a sweet girl named Noble. Here's a little bit about her: "Hi, I'm "Noble" the BBTC Barking with Bartram pup of the month! Boy, was the Bartram person impressed with my hiking ability, woof! She kept saying I need someone who has puppy experience since I'm only […]

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December 6th Bartram Trail Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Lazy Hiker Brewing

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 […]

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Bartram Awe Walk – Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Cowee School 51 Cowee School Dr., Franklin, NC

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 […]

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December 14th Second Saturday Workday

This week we'll be back in North Carolina (barely), cleaning up the section between Hale Ridge Road and Osage Overlook. We'll meet at Hale Ridge Rd Trailhead at 9am and work out and back from there. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. […]

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December 20th Third Friday Workday

Osage Overlook 4594 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, United States

We'll  be meeting at Osage Overlook to work on the West Fork Trail and the Hurrah Ridge Trail - two spur trails of the Bartram. 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 […]

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December 27th Walking with Bartram

Lake Nantahala 35°11'30.9"N 83°38'25.2"W, Topton, NC

This month we'll be hiking into one of the most remote areas of the Bartram Trail, through the estimable Nantahala National Forest between Wayah Bald and Nantahala Lake. There is a chance that Bartram himself stood atop of Wayah Bald when he described the "most elevated peak" of the Jore mountains. Of course, Lake Nantahala […]

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Caminata de Nuevo Año

Warwoman Dell

New Year Hike! ¡Comienza el nuevo año en la naturaleza y acompáñanos en nuestra caminata bilingüe!  Nos reuniremos a las 10 am en el área de estacionamiento de Warwoman. Este evento es bilingüe, donde puedes hablar inglés y/o español mientras disfrutamos de la naturaleza y nos conectamos en ambos idiomas. Start the new year in […]

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January 7th Barkin’ with Bartram

Big Bear Shelter 129 NE Main St, Franklin, NC, United States

UPDATE: This event has been postponed to January 7th. This month you'll get to meet Draco - a 1.5 year old pit mix with a big heart and cute ears. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date with vaccinations, and ready to find a new home. We're going to meet up at Big Bear […]

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January 8th Split Rail Fence Building

Wallace Branch 1719 Ray Cove Rd, Franklin, North Carolina, United States

The Bartram Trail Conservancy recently received funding from the Legacy Trails Grant to make improvements to the trail between Wallace Branch and Wayah Bald. As part of this, we will be building a small fence at the base of the Falls to mitigate erosion problems from people climbing up the banks. We're going to start […]

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