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December 13, 2011

Bartram Trail - Warwoman Dell - Martin Creek Falls - Rabun Co. - GA

Distance
6.5 mi

Bartram Trail - Warwoman Dell - Martin Creek Falls, GADecember 13, 2011

This week's hike was on the Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell to a point beyond Martin Creek Falls and back. Located in Rabun County, GA. HIKERS - Karen Brown, Phil Brownrigg, Pam Euliss, Dave Hinson, Bill Hunt, Dick Metzgar, Jeanne O'Connor, Vic Robson, Dan Ross, Lynne Saporito.

Trail Info: Parking at Warwoman Dell, this portion of the Bartram Trail takes you northward past Becky Branch Falls and Martin Creek Falls to a point a half mile or so before Courthouse Gap.

Total hiking distance today - 6.5 miles R.T. It is a moderately strenuous hike due to elevation changes. Directions:Take Highway 884 East (Warwoman Road) from Clayton, GA for 5 miles or so and look for the Warwoman Dell sign on the right and turn right and park in the first parking area. Walk a short distance up the road and you will see the trail leading to the right. Follow the yellow trail markers.

Another great day for a hike! Partly cloudy to sunny and mild with temperatures ranging from 56 to 70 degrees F.

WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM: Witch-hazel.

BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Carolina Chickadee, American Crow, Pileated Woodpecker and White-breasted Nuthatch.

OTHER FAUNA: Grey Squirrel.

Hikers (10)

  • Karen Brown
  • Phil Brownrigg
  • Pam Euliss
  • Dave Hinson
  • Bill Hunt
  • Dick Metzgar
  • Jeanne O'Connor
  • Vic Robson
  • Dan Ross
  • Lynne Saporito

Flowers in bloom

Witch-hazel

Birds identified

Carolina Chickadee, American Crow, Pileated Woodpecker and White-breasted Nuthatch. OTHER FAUNA: Grey Squirrel

Photos (12)

  • Starting point for today's hike.
  • Leaving Warwoman Dell.
  • Sign at Warwoman Road crossing.
  • Becky Branch Falls.
  • Fungus of the week!
  • Lots of water alongside the trail.
  • Martin Creek Falls!
  • Exploring the falls.
  • Enjoying the falls from the viewing platform.
  • Only one significant tree-fall across the trail.
  • Another great day for a hike!
  • The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r front) Bill Hunt, Dick Metzgar and Dave Hinson. (l-r back) Jeanne O'Connor, Dan Ross, Vic Robson, Phil Brownrigg, Lynne Saporito, Pam Euliss and Karen Brown.