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April 19th: Chattooga River to Foothills Trail

Join Michelle Stephens for a Spring 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’.

Hike limit is 14 people.

Since this part of the trail is part of the SC Bartram Trail, the Forest Service has recently agreed for the BTC to maintain it. Stay tuned for more information!

Please RSVP here:

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.

May 19, 2023: Third Friday Workday

This week, we’ll meet at Russell Bridge Trailhead to get started. We don’t get to the beginning of the Bartram Trail as often as we should, but it is in need of a little attention. Plan to meet at the Russell Bridge parking area at 9 am. Depending on the number of folks we have, we will figure out how to divide and conquer.

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!

EVENT FULL: October 28th Walking With Bartram

UPDATE as of 10/25 – Due to overwhelming interest in this hike, the event is now full and RSVP is closed.

Join us for a new round of our Walking with Bartram series hike. 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.

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

We’ll meet at the Sandy Ford Gap/Road trail head at 9AM to get shuttle cars ready.

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

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