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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. Meeting location is TBD but we'll get together at 9am and plan to work until about 3pm. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, […]

December Barkin’ with Bartram – Animal Rescue Walk

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

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 […]

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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