Bartram Trail in Georgia State

Bartram Trail

This trail winds across state lines into North Carolina for a total of 115 miles, although this section in Georgia is only 36.5 miles long itself.

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Bartram Trail Details

This trail winds across state lines into North Carolina for a total of 115 miles, although this section in Georgia is only 36.5 miles long itself. It traces the steps of William Bartram, an 18th-century naturalist who traveled the southern states researching nature trails and botanical gardens. Bartram made his way up to Rabun Bald, a 4,696-foot mountain that looms over the lush surroundings of Sky Valley. You will also make your way up to the summit (enjoy the sweeping views) before heading back into the forest to see waterfalls, rivers, and rocky outcrops. It is a long hike but well worth the effort. You know a trek up Georgias second-tallest mountain is guaranteed to have some of the best views in the state.

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Nearby Parks Around Bartram Trail

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148.2 mi away

Congaree

National Park · SC

185.0 mi away

Great Smoky

National Park · NC

331.1 mi away

Mammoth Cave

National Park · KY

491.3 mi away

Shenandoah

National Park · VA

549.9 mi away

Gateway Arch

National Park · MO

550.0 mi away

Biscayne

National Park · FL

Nearby Points of Interest Around Bartram Trail

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26.2 mi away

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, located along the Ocmulgee River in Macon, Georgia, has been a center of civilization for more than 12,000 years.

27.8 mi away

Hamburg State Park

Hamburg State Park encompasses 741 acres and sits on the 225 acres of Hamburg Lake.

28.1 mi away

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

The Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, near Macon, Georgia, encompasses several important marshlands and other wetlands.

32.4 mi away

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge is a 35,000-acre refuge in central Georgia.

35.0 mi away

Ocmulgee-Piedmont Scenic Byway

If you are looking for a short drive where you can explore a bit of Georgia history, then spend an hour on this 21-mile route from Clinton to Hillsboro.