December 13, 2011
| This week’s hike was on the Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell to a point beyond Martin Creek Falls and back. Located in Rabun County, GA.
HIKERS – Karen Brown, Phil Brownrigg, Pam Euliss, Dave Hinson, Bill Hunt, Dick Metzgar, Jeanne O’Connor, Vic Robson, Dan Ross, Lynne Saporito. Trail Info: Parking at Warwoman Dell, this portion of the Bartram Trail takes you northward past Becky Branch Falls and Martin Creek Falls to a point a half mile or so before Courthouse Gap. Total hiking distance today – 6.5 miles R.T. It is a moderately strenuous hike due to elevation changes. 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 to sunny and mild with temperatures ranging from 56 to 70 degrees F. WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM: Witch-hazel. BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Carolina Chickadee, American Crow, Pileated Woodpecker and White-breasted Nuthatch. OTHER FAUNA: Grey Squirrel. |
 Starting point for today’s hike. |
 Leaving Warwoman Dell. |
 Sign at Warwoman Road crossing. |
 Becky Branch Falls. |
 Fungus of the week! |
 Lots of water alongside the trail. |
 Martin Creek Falls! |
 Exploring the falls. |
 Enjoying the falls from the viewing platform. |
 Only one significant tree-fall across the trail. |
 Another great day for a hike! |
 The OFHC gang for today’s hike. (l-r front) Bill Hunt, Dick Metzgar and Dave Hinson. (l-r back) Jeanne O’Connor, Dan Ross, Vic Robson, Phil Brownrigg, Lynne Saporito, Pam Euliss and Karen Brown. |