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July 19th Third Friday Workday

Come join us and give back to the trail by volunteering with us on our Third Friday Workday!

We’ll be meeting at the Chatooga River Trailhead on Hwy 76 (near Bull Sluice) at 9am and work until 3pm.

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.

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!

June 25th 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:

June 8th Second Saturday Workday

Come enjoy the spring weather and give back to the trail by volunteering with us on our Second Saturday Workday.

We’ll be meeting at Appletree Campground at 9am and work until about 3pm.

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

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

Thank you for your volunteerism!

June 28th Walking with Bartram – Full

This hike is full this month, Check again to join our hike next month!

It’s time for Section 5 of Walking with Bartram, and the first stretch of the trail in North Carolina. This is a strenuous section, with a lot of elevation gain over 10.8 miles, but with spectacular geologic features and views from Jones Gap, Scaly Mountain, and Osage Overlook.

We’ll meet at the trailhead on Hale Ridge Rd at 9am and shuttle to Jones Gap to hike Southbound back Hale Ridge.

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.

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

If you are interested in leading hikes on or off the Bartram Trail in the future, let us know!

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