October 29, 2019
Bartram Trail - Highway 28 Bridge Southward - Rabun Co. GA
Bartram Trail - Highway 28 Bridge Southward - Rabun Co. GA
October 29, 2019
Today's hike was on the Bartram Trail in Rabun Co. GA from the Highway 28 bridge southward beyond Adeline Ford.
DIRECTIONS – From Walhalla, SC take Hwy 28 north for ~16 miles, crossing into Georgia at the Russel Bridge at the GA-SC border over the Chattooga River. Shortly after crossing the Russel Bridge is a parking area on the right side of the Hwy 28. From Clayton, Georgia, take Warwoman Road eastbound for ~14 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 28 south and travel ~2.2 miles to the parking area on your left which is north of Russel Bridge.
TRAIL INFO. - This is a very nice portion of the Bartram Trail. The trail crosses the West Fork of the Chattooga River on a nice iron bridge and continues parallel to the Chattooga on mostly flat terrain with a side trail on the old Adeline Ford Road.
Another great day for a hike! Partly sunny, low humidity and cool with temperatures ranging from 65-72 F. Total mileage was 8.0 miles.
FLORA: Gentian and numerous types of mushrooms.
Hikers (10)
- Jenny Bell
- Mike Bell
- Renee Corbett
- Tim Hale
- Lynn Hotle
- Beth McDonald
- Bob Magee
- Dick Metzgar
- Edwin Pruitt
- Vic Robson
Photos (14)
Parking at the Highway 28 Bridge Sign at the trailhead Another great day for a hike! The beautiful iron footbridge over the West Fork Chattooga River. the West Fork Chattooga River A beautiful Black Tupelo Tree showing its red color! Old abandoned farm machinery over 70 years old. Showy Gentian The trail sign at Adeline Ford. The Chattooga River at Adeline Ford Some of the fungi seen today. Our path today. Elevation Profile The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Back: Vic Robson, Bob Magee, Jenny Bell, Edwin Pruitt, Beth McDonald, Dick Metzgar, Lynn Hotle, Tim Hale; Front: Renee Corbett & Mike Bell.