Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

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January 19th Third Friday Workday

UPDATE 1/18: We’ve made a decision to defer this workday due to inclement weather forecast. We’re discussing rescheduling for next Friday, January 26th, and will send out communications if/when we do this.

Please consider joining us for our January 19th, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm.

We’re planning to meet at Warwoman Dell and will work north up the Bartram Trail to Martin’S Creek Falls and/or Courthouse Gap, depending on turnout.

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 shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

January 13th Second Saturday Workday

Please join us for a great day of volunteering on the Bartram Trail for our Second Saturday Workday on January 13th, 2023 from 9am to 3pm.

We’ll be meeting at the Osage Overlook/Trailhead (map and details on location below) parking area and working down the trail towards Hale Ridge Rd. Plan on meeting at Osage Overlook at 9am.

This section has some reported trees down or hanging over the trail that will need to be removed, some minor tread work, and the typical lopping/pruning back brush.

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 shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

December 12th Scaly Mountain Hike and Bascom Visit

Join us on December 12th for a lovely day exploring Highlands, NC and short(er) hike up to Scaly Mountain to take in the views! Afterwards, we’ll head over to The Bascom to take in more views of the wonderful Kinship Photography Exhibition currently on display. Following that, we may gather for a cold beverage and a bit to eat at the Ugly Dog Cafe in Highlands.

We’re planning to meet at the Hickory Nut Gap Rd parking area (just outside of Highlands) and side-trailhead for Scaly Mountain at 10am. The hike is a moderate ~3 miles round trip. We should be able to wrap up the hike around 2pm.

The exhibit at The Bascom will be on display through the first week of January, more information here if you wan to visit on your own.

We’ll send out additional information closer to the event to discuss carpooling options.

Consider joining us for all or any of the portions of a great day to be had!

Please RSVP below to help with planning:

December 15th Third Friday Workday

Please consider joining us for our December 15th, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm.

Will be Beegum Gap. Google Maps Link Here

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 shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

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