Bartram Trail Hike

This was an easy hike, south to north. This hike ran concurrent with the Chattooga River Trail for about 7 miles. We did see some wild life on the trail, one deer crossed our path, one box turtle on the path, and one angry, biting horse fly.  This hike had the most knats so far this season.

The trail did drop down along creeks and the Chattooga River on occasion, but it was mostly a walk through the hills and valleys.

The trail was well maintained except between miles 2 and 3. This part of the trail was mostly overgrown. The bridges and boardwalks were all well maintained.

This hike will be listed as easy, with only one relatively short rise that would be rated as moderate. A relatively flat trail. The hike will be 9.5 miles in length and will require a car shuttle, as this will be a one way hike.

This hike will be in northeast Georgia near Clayton and the South Carolina border. The Chattooga River Trail will run concurrent with the Bartram Trail for most of this hike. We will be hiking on the Georgia side of the Chattooga River. The trail will only touch the Chatttooga River about 3 times, with more viewing along the path. Near the beginning of the hike we will come to Dicks Creek Falls, one of the most glorious sights in Georgia.

Plan on a 7 hour event, with hiking and car shuttling.