November 3, 2020
Bartram Trail Warwoman Dell to Pinnacle Knob
Beautiful day for a hike with clear skies and starting temperatures of 43 degrees and breezy on Pinnacle Knob and 65 degrees on return to Warwoman Dell. Except for a few deadfall trees along the initial trail leading to Becky Branch Falls, the trail conditions were excellent. We passed four Forest Service workers cutting out deadfall and cutting back encroaching vegetation. They advised the FS would be removing the damaged bridge below Becky Branch Falls and not replacing it. They indicated they would also block the short approach trail to Beck Branch Falls from Warwoman Road in favor of the existing parallel trail that joins the Bartram trail just past those falls. There were very few rocks, roots and wet areas on the trail. There were also not many steep inclines, even on the way up to Pinnacle Knob. Nice views from Pinnacle Knob and lots of water flowing in the several creeks along the trail. I would consider this hike easy to moderate in difficulty.
The route
9.3 mi · 1,824 ft climbing · 5h 10m out, 4h 48m walking · 1.9 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
Photos (18)
View to NW from Pinnacle Knob Historic Marker on Bartram Trail Martin Cree half way up the trail to Martin Creek Falls Martin Creek at on of Bridge crossings Martin Creek Falls from walkway along side of the falls and creek. Another View of Martin Creek Falls Becky Branch Falls from the bridge crossing below the falls. Damaged bridge below Becky Branch Falls afer 8+" rainfall View to the north from Pinnacle Knob Today's hikers: Ray, Renee' and Mike at Martin Creek Falls Another view of Martin Creek Falls through trees from trail above falls View to west and Black Rock Mtn. State Park from Pinnacle Knob Renee' and Mike atop Pinnacle Knob Typical trail conditions along Bartram Trail in this area Another view of Becky Branch Falls through trees on return trail. Side trail sign to Pinnacle Knob Lots of water flowing along trail from many rock formations and draws