Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

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Discussion with Kelton Bailey: “Through paddling the Mississippi River, Source to Sea”

This Discussion with Kelton Bailey: “Through paddling the Mississippi River, Source to Sea” will be held at the Franklin Library on February 1 at 6:30pm. Brent Martin, Executive Director of the BRBTC, will spend time with Kelton to present anecdotes, facts, photos, and video about a different sort of epic journey through the beating heartland of the USA. There will be time dedicated to answering questions afterwards. This is a low-key event scheduled specifically to sate curiosity and answer local questions about a not-quite-local adventure.

Kelton Bailey lives in Franklin and recently solo kayak paddled the entire length of the Mississippi River. Kelton works at Outdoor76 in Franklin, is a professional outdoor leader and enthusiast who has spent nearly a decade leading rafting, canoeing, and hiking trips as nearby as the Nantahala River and as faraway as Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

You can find photos from Kelton’s paddle trip on Instagram.

This is an absolute must-attend for anyone wondering where on earth the water in the Little Tennessee River goes after it wanders out of Franklin and Macon County.

This event is free and open to the public and hosted by the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy (BRBTC). If you would like to make a donation to the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy, click over and become a member with your contribution. We are a 100% donation and volunteer supported organization and your contribution will support more events like this one.

We hope to see you on the 1st!

20 de Febrero Caminata en Rabun Bald / February 20th Rabun Bald Bilingual Hike

February 20, 2024 Bilingual Hike to Rabun Bald
February 20, 2024 Bilingual Hike to Rabun Bald

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Dirigido por el director de Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy, Brent Martin, y tambien por AmeriCorp Vista, Gillian Watson. Este evento contará con interpretaciones traducidas en español de la flora local, fauna y paisaje locales que William Bartram escribio durante su tiempo en el oeste de Norte Carolina.

Este evento es un oportunidad para compartir las maravillas del Bartram Trail con más personas en el condado de Macon y sus alrededores. Nuestro objetivo es hacer que el Bartram Trail sea accesible y agradable para todos.

¡Esperamos verlos a todos ahi!

Por favor confirme su presencia a continuación para ayudarnos a planificar el evento.

Entre “Beegum Gap” en Google Maps o sigue estas direcciones:

Direcciones desde Franklin:
Dirigirse al sur por US-23 S/US 441 S en dirección a Clayton/Atlanta
Gira a la izquierda con dirección a Hwy 246 (aproximadamente una milla después de entrar en Georgia)
Después de 4.2 millas, gira a la derecha con dirección a Old Mud Creek Rd
Después de 2.9 millas, gira pronunciadamente a la derecha con dirección a Kelsey Mountain Rd
Después de 0.3 millas, continua recto hacia Rabun Bald Trail
En 150 pies está el comienzo del sendero llamado “Beegum Gap” a la izquierda

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To experience an amazing 360-degree view, join us for the Rabun Bald hike. Guided by Brent Martin, the Director of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy, and Gillian Watson, an AmeriCorps Vista member. We will meet up at Beegum Gap at noon to commence the hike, which spans approximately 3.4 miles in total. Rabun Gap has an elevation of 4,696, with a fire tower located at the top. From there, you can see parts of North Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The trail is more elevated and a bit challenging, but it will be an adventure, and the view from the top will be worth it!

Join us in this event that will open opportunities for everyone in Macon County and the surrounding area to be able to experience the wonders that the Bartram Trail holds. Our goal is to enhance trail accessibility and enjoyment for everyone, and this hike marks a small yet significant step toward achieving that.

January 26th Walking With Bartram – Russell Bridge to Sandy Ford

Join us for the 3rd 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. We’ll work our way through this first section to Sandy Ford Gap.

Last year, these hikes were really popular, we’re so appreciative of the enthusiasm and interest in them! Be sure to RSVP below to help us with planning. Also, if you would like to lead a hike, let us know.

This 9.5 mile section will take us along sections of the scenic Chattooga River.

We’ll meet at the Russell Bridge trail head at 9AM to get shuttle cars ready. Since there’s limited space at Sandy Ford, we’ll shuttle there and walk back to Russell Bridge.

Please RSVP below to help with planning for this hike. For any other questions, directions and more details, feel free to reach out directly.

January 30th Trailhead Tuesday

We’ll plan to meet at Warwoman Dell at 1pm before heading out to clean up at Bartram Trail trailheads on the Georgia side.

This is a program for those looking to get involved 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 condition report, pick up any trash in the area, and chat with hikers as they start their day hike.

We’ll supply everything you need for the day. Although we suggest you bring your own gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and a positive attitude.

We’ll meet at 1pm in the parking area at Warwoman Dell. We’ll break up into groups and visit the trailheads nearby. We’ll regroup between 3-4 and head to Outdoor 76 in Clayton for a cold beverage on us.

Please RSVP to help with planning for this event:

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