June 25, 2019
Bartram Trail - GA - Warwoman Dell to Martin Creek Falls
Bartram Trail - Warwoman Dell to Martin Creek Falls GA
June 25, 2019
Today's hike was on the Bartram Trail in Rabun Co. GA from Warwoman Dell to Martin Creek Falls and back.
TRAIL INFORMATION - A beautiful section of the Bartram Trail featuring two very nice waterfalls. The trail is well maintained and has rolling terrain. Hike difficulty - moderate with several manageable inclines.
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! Sunny and cool with temperatures ranging from 68 to 75 degrees F. Hiking distance - 4.2 miles.
Hikers (8)
- Mike Bell
- Jenny Bell
- Ray Clark
- Joe Collins
- Greta Driggers
- Angela Evans
- Tim Hale
- Bob Magee
Flowers in bloom
Rosebay Rhododendron, Wild Hydrangea, Flowering Spurge, Wild Raspberry (fruit), Phlox, Black-eyed Susan, Chicken of the Woods (mushroom)
Birds identified
Pileated Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Black Capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren
Photos (14)
Our starting point for today! Taking the steep climb out of Warwoman Dell. Shortly, we arrive at beautiful Becky Branch Falls! Continuing, we hike through many Rosebay Rhododenrons. A freshly opened bloom. A popular edible mushroom! Footbridge across Martin Creek just below the falls. Beautiful Martin Creek Falls. A very nice viewing deck at the falls. Another view of the falls. The hydrangeas are blooming. Our path today. Our Elevation Profile today. The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Mike Bell, Angela Evans, Greta Driggers, Bob Magee, Tim Hale, Joe Collins, Ray Clark and Jenny Bell .