Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy
History. Art. And the Great Outdoors.
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cancelled due to snow. Hope to see you next week! 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 maintenance or just want to learn more, you can find more information here on our site. Trail Maintenance Basics Don’t be […]
We'll be meeting at Wallace Branch Trailhead at 9am. There may still be some snow on the ground, but we will try to get as much dirt work done as we can! Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. If you’re new to […]
FROG is partnering with MountainTrue to remove some non-native invasive plants from the Greenway. The work day is scheduled for Jan. 18 or if because of weather, Jan. 25. Help us clear those pesky invasives! More details provided when you register. You can register with the QR Code on the form or by following this […]
This month we will return to a shorter, afternoon Trailhead Tuesday workday. These events are great if you're looking to get involved but have limited time. We will be focused on cleaning up and maintained local Bartram Trailheads - Picking up trash, replacing signs and rack cards, ensuring accessibility, etc. We hope you'll come join […]
