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August 30th Boating with Bartram

This month’s section of trail would normally take us down Hickory Knoll Road toward the Fairgrounds, but we’ll be paddling the river into town instead!

This is a serene 4-5 hour float on the Little Tennessee from Hickory Knoll Rd Trailhead to Tassee Shelter, and takes us even closer to the path William Bartram is believed to have travelled as he arrived in what is now the Town of Franklin. The river through this section is calm and flat, but be prepared for the heat of the August sun.

Attendance for this will be limited to 14 folks for the sake of shuttling logistics and boat availability. You are welcome to bring your own boat and Alarka Expeditions will provide boats to rent if needed. Please contact Angela at blueyodel32@gmail.com to arrange your boat rental.

Please let us know if you have any questions about this river trip. In the case of inclement weather, we will look to reschedule and possibly switch this trip up with an abbreviated “road-walk” into town along the new path all the way to the Lazy Hiker. Either way, this will be a great day.

Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming! More information on shuttling and logistics are to follow.

July 21st Full Moon Morning Hike

Join Star Henderson to hike the Bartram Trail through Franklin to witness this July’s full moon.

We’ll take the new route through the Fairgrounds and Rec Park, continuing down Allman Drive, through the Cartoogechaye Creek meadow, onto the Little Tennessee Greenway to Big Bear, then continue down Main Street Franklin to Just Donuts for refreshments and rides back to the start.

We’ll meet at the parking lot behind Outdoor 76 at 5am to shuttle to the Fairgrounds. Yes it’s early, but it may be just what we need to start the day strong!

Here is a video of the section:

https://www.facebook.com/BacklotCinema/videos/1113080585961669/

This hike will be limited to 12 people.

Please RSVP here:

July 21st: Youth Hike and Forage to Martin Creek Falls

Join us for a hike to Martin Creek Falls to hike, swim, forage (responsibly), and cook over the fire! We’ll identify some local edibles, and sample some at the end of the day. Come learn about the edible and useful plants and mushrooms of the southern Appalachians and have have a relaxing hike and swim while you’re at it.

We’ll be meeting at Warwoman Dell at 10am and hiking from around 2-4 miles.

We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP below to help us plan this event.

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!

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