August 20, 2021
Bartram Trail - Courthouse Gap to Pinnacle Knob & Warwoman Dell
Considering the recent heavy rains including the morning of this hike, the trails were in pretty good condition even though wet, but not soggy. The inclines on this hike are not really too difficult and as such, I would call this hike easy to moderate. We were fortunate the skies were clear and we had good views and a cooling breeze atop Pinnacle Knob. We did not visit Martin Creek Falls due to my schedule later that day. Parking can be a bit chancy since there are only 2-3 parking spots at the trailhead now that the parking down the road at the powerlines has been closed. A nice hike overall when done as a one-way hike. Not a lot of wildflowers today.
The route
6.2 mi · 1,175 ft climbing · 4h 17m out, 3h 35m walking · 1.7 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 (20)
Our senior hiker Dick Metzgar taking a photo from Pinnacle Knob. Today's hikers (L-R); Angela, Stephanie, Ray, Dick, Christine, Jenny, John & Mike Getting organized at the trailhead . . . sort of? It's up we go! Trail conditions on the approach trail to join the Bartram Trail. Trail sign when joining the Bartram Trail heading toward Pinnacle Knob Turning right onto the Bartram Trail View from Pinnacle Knob Another view from Pinnacle Knob Taking a break on Pinnacle Knob. One more view from Pinnacle Knob Not a lot of wildflowers today, so here's an interesting rock . . . I guess? A few water crossings today A few water features along the way. Spiked Lobelia (Lobelia spicata) A few other wildflowers along the way. Fugus of the day . . . Does it really taste like chicken? Becky Branch Falls - No bridge there now, but it can be crossed with care. Weathered Bartram Trail historical sign headed down to Warwoman Dell. A view of the new Rabun County Hospital from Pinnacle Knob