Turn left to re-enter the rhododendrons and start the 2,300-foot climb over 5.2 miles of McDonald Ridge. On night two, pitch your tent on 5,498-foot Standing Indian, a treeless bald with front-row sunset vistas. To finish, backtrack 150 yards to the parking area. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Follow in the footsteps of legendary 18th-century explorer William Bartram—linking tranquil hollows and skirting a wild river—on this challenging 21.1-mile, two-night shuttle hike. Right onto Wayah Rd. Primitive Camping with spring. Afternoon for relaxation and bike tuning. Hotel is 1 mile on right. At the flat, viewless summit of 5,440-foot Winespring Bald, the Bartram Trail merges with the AT. Challenge the family with a 1.5-mile roundtrip that climbs nearly 1,000 feet to a craggy summit and far-reaching views of Linville Gorge and Pisgah National Forest. Turn Left onto road and follow for 50 yards. Hike 24.8 miles around the source of the Nantahala River on the Appalachian Trail and camp atop Albert Mountain for night-sky views. In the shadow of Mount Mitchell, this 5.6-mile ridgeline hike climbs through hemlock and chestnut oak to a watchtower overlook of Blue Ridge and Pisgah peaks. Steps' 2020 Bartram Trail Journal The Bartram Trail, named for pioneering botanist and ornithologist, William Bartram, extends from the Chattooga River on the South Carolina state line in north Georgia to Cheoah Bald in North Carolina. Turn left into driveway, continuing to follow blazes to rejoin foot trail. Traverse the eastern flank of 4,052-foot Rattlesnake Knob. You can either return via the same route, or with the help of a shuttle, descend to Stecoah Gap or the NOC via the AT. From 5,342-foot Wayah’s stone summit tower, take in views of undulating, hazy blue ridges and peaks. A six-inch- deep ford across concrete at the base of a 250-foot rockfill dam signals the start of a 400-foot climb past a spillway-fueled waterfall. Sample a weekend-sized chunk of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in the Pisgah National Forest. Next day, skirt the northern slopes of Wayah Bald for 1.3 miles, with intermittent views toward the dark ridges of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shuttle runs every half hour from 5am-10pm then on request from 10pm-5am. Navigate rocky crags, snaking switchbacks, and wooden ladders on this 6.5-mile trek that crests Calloway Peak, the highest summit in the Blue Ridge. “Wine on Wednesdays” 6:00 pm at Uncork/Unwind downtown with “Bartram Songs and Stories” (Linda & Dean), prelude to Thursday’s paddle. Pierce Creek’s burble signals the first night’s camp at mile 4.3, where dense second-growth provides tethers for a load-lightening tarp. Looking for a mellow weekend with swimming options? Shuttle to Welaka’s Mud Springs, hike to the River with Carol and Jim. Monday evening 5:00-6:00 wine & cheese program on Bartram’s travels to Spaulding’s lower store, the “frolic” and Stokes Landing. Bartram Trail is a 34.1 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Clayton, Georgia that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. A six-inch-deep ford across concrete at the base of a 250-foot rockfill dam signals the start of a 400-foot climb past a spillway-fueled waterfall. see trail photos from this backpacking trip along the Chattooga River: October 9, 2004, view a detailed trip report of this hike starting at Russell Bridge: October 9, 2004, view hiking and backpacking maps of this hike on the Chattooga River Trail: area map, view a trail map of the Chattooga River from Bad Creek to Burrell’s Ford, view a trail map of the Chattooga River from Burrell’s Ford to Russell Bridge, view a trail map of the Chattooga River from Russell Bridge to Sandy Ford, view a trail map of the Chattooga River from Sandy Ford to US 76, information on a kayaking trip down section two of the Chattooga River, more information on the Chattooga River Trail, Bartram Trail hiking and backpacking books, Chattooga River Trail hiking and backpacking books, access the guidebook Hiking Trails Of The Southern Nantahala Wilderness, Ellicott Rock Wilderness, And The Chattooga National Wild And Scenic River which has details on this destination, other Georgia hiking and backpacking books, Southeastern Destinations discussion forum, other hikes on the Chattooga River Trail in Georgia, add your hike, trip report, or feedback for this destination. From the Beechertown trailhead, climb .2 mile of switchbacks, then joina forest road to start a 2.9-mile, 1,500-foot climb.

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