Walking with Bartram – November

Hickory Knut Gap Road

For this month's "Walking with Bartram" we will be hiking Jones Gap to Hickory Knoll Road, a distance of 10 miles. The hike follows the spine of the Fishhawk Mountain Range, with incredible views, and a long descent at the end. We will meet at 8:30 AM at Hickory Knoll Road and shuttle to Jones […]

Third Friday Work Day – November

Earl's Ford

This Friday's Third Work Day will be on the Georgia section of the Bartram Trail. Meet at Earl's Ford Road/Bartram Trail Head at 9:00 am.

Second Saturday Work Day – December

This month we'll be working from Osage Overlook to Hale Ridge Road.  9-3 PM. Bring lunch, water, gloves, any meds you might need, and esprit de corps. Weather make-up day: Sunday, December 12th.

Walking With Bartram – December

This month is a different kind of trail experience. We'll be "hiking" part of the Bartram Trail that is a road walk, but on to the new proposed route through downtown Franklin.  We'll walk to the Franklin Greenway via the County Recreation Park and end up at Lazy Hiker Brewing. 7 miles.

Second Saturday Work Day, January 8th

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

This month we'll be picking up where we left off in December on the Osage to Hale Ridge road section of the trail. Work includes tread repair, brushcutting, and signage. We'll be providing a great hot lunch for everyone as well!

Free

Third Friday Work Day – January 21st

Warwoman Dell

This Friday's work day depends on the winter storm and the need for assessment. Our plan is to meet at Warwoman Dell but look for an update on Thursday late afternoon!

Free

Walking with Bartram -Tuesday, January 25th

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

This month we'll start the Wayah Bald to Wallace Branch section by walking from Harrison Gap to Wallace Branch, a distance of about seven miles. It's mostly downhill but does follow the ridgeline so there is some up and down. We'll meet at Wallace Branch trail head to set the shuttle at 9AM. Additional info […]

Free

February 12, Second Saturday Volunteer Work Day

Hickory Knut Gap Road

This second Saturday is a Youth Volunteer Day (15-18) in coordination with the Macon County STEM program. This is our third for the current school year and is critical for recruitment for our Summer YCC employment program. Adults needed too! We will be meeting at the end of Hickory Knut Gap Road near the Bartram […]

February 18, Third Friday Work Day

Russell Bridge https://goo.gl/maps/A6eaxEdXp2Vi1bEbA

This month we'll continue clearing trail from the winter storms in Georgia, beginning at Russell Bridge and working towards Sandy Ford Road. We'll meet at Russell Bridge at 9AM. Bring good boots, work gloves, lunch, water, meds, and we'll provide tools and protective gear.

February 25, Walking with Bartram

Lazy Hiker Brewing

This month's outing is a special hike to see the future re-route of the Bartram Trail on Trimont Ridge. This re-route will connect to downtown Franklin where we ended our southern proposed re-route in December at Lazy Hiker Brewing. We will meet at Lazy Hiker Brewing at 9AM to set the shuttle, and will drive […]

March 12 Second Saturday Youth Volunteer Work Day

Jones Gap, Bartram Trail https://www.google.com/maps/place/NC+Bartram+Trail:+Jones+Gap+Trailhead/@35.0760583,-83.3229595,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88592112cb247d9b:0xd134ff4fd7b08cc7!8m2!3d35.0760583!4d-83.2879352

This is the last Youth Volunteer Day of the season and we hope you'll join us for a great day on the trail with our youth volunteers. We'll be meeting at Jones Gap at 9AM and will be providing lunch. Please bring any personal protection items you have, including gloves, protective glasses, and hard hat, […]