March 10, 2026
Victoria Bryant State Park Trails
near Royston, GA
It's still winter, but it felt like summer with sunny skies and temperatures in the 60's to 70's. This a very nice state park with very good facilities, varied terrain and environments, and well-blazed and maintained trails. For those who want some exercise, there are quite a number of short to moderately long hills to get your heart pumping. Despite the early February cold-snap, we did see a few early spring wildflowers, mostly along the river and stream areas.
Today's Hikers: Beth McDonald, John Cape, Ken Pardue, Claudia Pardue, Vic Robson, Jenny Bell, Bobbie Broussard, Allyson Aldrich, Edwin Pruitt, Mary Lu Norton, Dave Norton, Alicia Morris, Jack Treadman, Ken Kellerman & Cutie Pie & Mike Bell.
The route
6.1 mi · 696 ft climbing · 3h 20m out, 2h 59m walking · 2.0 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
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Photos (21)
A walk along Rice Creek with its several attractive rapids is one of the nicer sections of this park's trails. Today's Hikers (L-R): Beth, John, Ken, Claudia, Vic, Mike, Jenny, Bobbie, Allyson, Edwin, Mary Lu, Dave, Alicia, Jack & Ken without Cutie Pie We start our hike on the Perimeter Trail near the entrance to the park. As we cross the bridge across the pond, we are warmly greeted by "The Mallards," official park hosts. Very nice trails. Our first wildflower of the day, Rue-Anemone. One of several nice bridges on these trails. An interesting root system along an unnamed branch flowing into the North Fork Broad River. This fungus has turned green from algae feeding on it. We saw these small yellow blooms on the trail, later to see the Carolina Jasmine high in the trees. L-Common Blue Violet and R-Halberd Leaf Violet. Views up and down the today muddy, North Fork Broad River. So we decided to visit the Beaver Pond . . . What Beaver Pond? Yep, it's been that way for several years, a bit disappointing. Ever wonder what hikers are thinking while they are waiting for you? Leaving the Beaver Pond area. Blood Root is always a nice early spring sight. We're guessing the recent cold-snap got the best of this Southern Magnolia growing in along the trail. Alicia Morris suggested and led us on the northern section of Victoria's Path. Victoria's Path along Rice Creek was a nice conclusion to today's hike. Almost forgot this young Red Buckeye about to bloom seen earlier on the trail.