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May 19, 2023: Third Friday Workday

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

This week, we'll meet at Russell Bridge Trailhead to get started. We don't get to the beginning of the Bartram Trail as often as we should, but it is in need of a little attention. Plan to meet at the Russell Bridge parking area at 9 am. Depending on the number of folks we have, […]

May 30, 2023: Trailhead Tuesday

First United Methodist Church 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC, United States

This is a program for those looking to get involved but with limited time. We will meet in the early afternoon to divide and conquer some minor clean up and trail head maintenance. We’re looking for folks to visit a set of selected trail heads to re-stock Bartram Trail information cards, complete a trail head […]

July 21st Third Friday Workday

Warwoman Dell

Please consider joining us for our July 21st, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm. We'll meet at Warwoman Dell at 9am and shuttle the group to Earl's Ford to work the trail from there. We'll be back at Warwoman Dell by 3pm. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds […]

July 25th Trailhead Tuesday

First United Methodist Church 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC, United States

We'll plan to meet at the church parking lot in Franklin, across from the Lazy Hiker. This is a program for those looking to get involved but with limited time. We will meet in the early afternoon to divide and conquer some minor clean up and trail head maintenance. We’re looking for folks to visit […]

August 12th, Second Saturday Workday

Please join us for a great day of volunteering on the Bartram Trail for our Second Saturday Workday on August 12th, 2023. Location TBD, we will update with more details closer to the date. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps. If you’re […]

August 18th, Third Friday Workday

Warwoman Dell

*** This trail maintenance day has been canceled. We hope to see you out on a future outing! ** Please consider joining us for our August 18th, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm. Location TBD, we'll update with more details closer to the event date. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, […]

August 29th, Trailhead Tuesday

First United Methodist Church 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC, United States

We’ll plan to meet at the church parking lot in Franklin, across from the Lazy Hiker. We'll plan to focus on the new route between the Macon County Fairgrounds and the Little Tennessee River Greenway. If we have enough folks, we'll also visit some of the trailheads in the area to clean up, restock information […]

September 9th, Second Saturday Workday

Wayah Bald

Please join us for a great day of volunteering on the Bartram Trail for our Second Saturday Workday on September 9th, 2023. We'll be working between Wayah Bald and Harrison Gap to prep the trail for the upcoming Naturalist 25/50k trail run. We'll plan to meet at Wayah Bald at 9:30am (Map Below) at 9am […]

September 15th, Third Friday Workday

Warwoman Dell

Please consider joining us for our September 15th, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm. We'll be working out of the Warwoman Dell section of the trail. We'll meet at Warwoman Dell at 9am to get started. Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de […]

The Naturalist Trail Race on the Bartram Trail and Fall Celebration

Outdoor 76 Franklin, NC 35 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, United States

The Naturalist Trail Race - 25 / 50k, which is a part of the Outdoor 76 FALL CELEBRATION, is back for another round of leg hurting fun on October 7, 2023! This day encompasses our trail race, multiple bands throughout the day along with 18 draft craft beers for all post race celebrations. Come explore […]

Trail Maintenance Skills Workshop

Appletree Campground Topton, NC, United States

We're excited to partner with the Nantahala Hiking Club and Appalachian Trail Conservancy to offer a trail maintenance and leadership training workshop on October 14-15. This workshop will be held at Appletree Campground with camping available on Friday and Saturday nights. Limited spots are available free of charge to volunteers and members. We'd be happy […]

October 20th Third Friday Workday

Please consider joining us for our October 20th, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm. Location TBD, we’ll update with more details closer to the event date. 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 […]