November 13, 2007
| Today’s hike was on the Bartram Trail in Rabun County, GA from Warwoman Dell to Pinnacle Knob and back.
HIKERS – Karen Brown, Phil Brownrigg, Bill Hunt, Jack Jacobi, Dick Metzgar, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, Bob Presley, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Vic Robson, Dan Ross, David Whitaker, Geri Whitaker. TRAIL INFO. – A beautiful portion of the Bartram Trail that offers two nice waterfalls, a beautiful forest of Oak, Hickory, Fraser Magnolia, White Pine, Eastern Hemlock, Sourwood, and Black Locust, among others. The trail also offers a side excursion onto the Pinnacle Knob trail up to a great rock face overlooking the mountains north of Clayton, GA. 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! Partly cloudy, and breezy with temperatures ranging from the low 50’s to upper 60’s. Hiking distance – 7.8 miles Difficulty – moderate due to elevation change. WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM: Phlox and Witch Hazel. BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Pileated Woodpecker, Turkey Vulture, Grouse, Crow, Raven |
 Sign at Warwoman Dell. |
 Crossing the foot-bridge at Becky Branch. |
 Becky Branch Falls. |
 Another colorful day! . |
 The bridge and viewing platform at Martin Creek Falls. |
 Martin Creek Falls. Very reduced flow due to severe drought. (still nice!) |
 Arriving at Pinnacle Knob! |
 Great Views! |
 More…. |
 Looking down from Pinnacle! |
 Another view |
 Sun peaking through the clouds! |
 Lunchtime on Pinnacle Mountain. |
 Color display |
 The OFHC gang for today’s hike. (l-r front) David Whitaker, Geri Whitaker, Wanda Miller, Bob Presley, Tony Presley. (standing l-r) Jack Jacobi, Dan Ross, Bill Hunt, Wayne Miller, Phil Brownrigg, Donna Presley, Dick Metzgar, Karen Brown, Vic Robson. |