Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy
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Come on out for a classic Trailhead Tuesday. We'll meet at the First United Methodist Church in Franklin and divide up to maintain some Trailheads that we haven't gotten to in a while. We could be replacing rack cards, picking up trash, replacing maps, and whatever else needs attention. Hope to see you there!
Join us for a 10 mile hike on the Bartram Trail extension! This was the original route of the Bartram Trail that was to extend from the current Bartram Trail near Cheoah Bald to Joanna Bald. The Bartram Board recently voted to reclaim this old section and we are working to make it part of the official […]
Due to the lovely rainy weather that kept us from doing our Earth Day Workday, we're rescheduling to May 6th. We're going to be building trails at the MCAS facility in Franklin for the dogs and volunteers to walk on at the shelter. It'll be a fun day of digging in the dirt, pulling Privet, […]
Join Brent Martin at Jones Gap with the Highlands Audubon Society! RSVP for meeting details. Plan to bring food and water, binoculars, and your listening ears!
Join us to work on a section of the Bartram Trail in North Carolina! We'll be working from Wayah Bald down to Harrison Gap. There are several blowdowns (still from Hurricane Helene) and lots of tread to improve. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit […]
Dr. Dan Pittillo's impressive Nodding Trillium Garden is in need of clearing Hurricane Helene blowdowns and general maintenance. We encourage any and all certified sawyers to come out! We will have plenty of time for both work and leisure during this day. It will be an excellent time to learn more about the natural history […]
Join us to work on a section of trail in Georgia! 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 […]
To celebrate the 250h anniversary of Bartram's Travels, we're partnering with Lazy Hiker to make a delicious brew! It will come out in June 2025, just in time for our celebrations. We'll need some help harvesting Serviceberries, wild strawberries, and the likes. RSVP below to be emailed with meeting details--we'll be staying local in Franklin, […]
Come on out for a classic Trailhead Tuesday. Meeting place is yet to be determined, but we will divide up to maintain some Trailheads that we haven’t gotten to in a while. We could be replacing rack cards, picking up trash, replacing maps, and whatever else needs attention. Hope to see you there!
Join us for the 4th round of our Walking with Bartram series hikes. We’re starting all over again in North Georgia, at Russell Bridge/HWY 28 at the South Carolina state line. This 9.5 mile section will take us along sections of the scenic Chattooga River.