Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

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July 12th: Chattooga River to Foothills Trail

Join Michelle Stephens for a Summer hike along the Chattooga River Trail to the junction of the Foothills Trail.

This is a moderate 10 mile in and out hike along the Chattooga River in the Sumter National Forest.

We will begin at the Russell Bridge parking lot at 9am and hike to Liglog and Pigpen Falls where it joins the Foothills Trail. There are several stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approximately 800’.

Since this part of the trail is part of the SC Bartram Trail, the Forest Service has recently agreed for the Bartram Trail Conservancy to maintain it and become the southern extension of the Bartram Trail.

Hike limit is 12 people, please RSVP here below!

Walking with Bartram: Jones Gap to Hickory Knoll Road

Join us this month as we traverse the Fishhawk range to hike from Jones Gap to Hickory Knoll Road on the Bartram Trail. This 9.6 mile hike will lead us through stunning terrain and views of Whiterock Mountain, and will go through botanically unique areas of “montane cedar glades”.

We’ll be meeting at 9am at the Hickory Knoll Road Trailhead and shuttling from there to Jones Gap.

Come prepared to be outside in the heat of the summer all day, and ready to observe and appreciate the surrounding nature.

Please RSVP below if you’d like to join us, and feel free to email us if you would like to be put on a waitlist.

 

Walking with Bartram: Jones Gap to Hickory Knoll Road

This month we will be traversing the Fishhawk range from Jones Gap to Hickory Knoll Road. This 9.6 mile section features incredible views of the upper Little Tennessee River Valley and of Whiterock Mountain. It is also a botanically unique area with outcrops of “montane cedar glades”.

We hope you’ll join us and experience this unique section of the trail. Come ready to observe, hike, and immerse in nature for the whole day.

We’ll be meeting at Hickory Knoll Trailhead at 9am and shuttling up to Jones Gap.

This hike is limited to 14 people to minimize impact and keep logistics manageable.

RSVP below if you can join us!

July 30th Trailhead Tuesday

We’ll plan to meet at First United Methodist Church in Franklin at 1pm before heading out to clean up at Bartram Trail trailheads.

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 church across from Lazy Hiker Brewing. We’ll regroup between 3-4 and head across the street for a cold beverage on us.

Please RSVP to help with planning for this event:

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