11/10/2015 Bartram Trail – Warwoman Dell – Martin Creek Falls – GA

Today’s hike was on the Bartram Trail in Rabun Co. GA from Warwoman Dell to Martin Creek Falls.

HIKERS – Mike Bell, Karen Brown, Greta Driggers, Jim Driggers, Bill Hunt, Mike Jones, Dick Metzgar, Trushna Nadig, Jeanne O’Connor, Tony Presley and Vic Robson.

TRAIL INFORMATION – A beautiful section of the Bartram Trail featuring two very nice waterfalls. The trail is well maintained and has rolling terrain.

Hike difficulty – moderate with several manageable inclines.

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! Sunny and cool warm with temperatures ranging from 55 to 64 degrees F. Hiking distance – 4.2 miles.

BIRDS IDENTIFIED: White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren.

Scroll down for photos and video.

Parking at Warwoman Dell

Climbing the hill from the picnic area up to Warwoman Road.

Bartram Trail Historic Marker at Warwoman Road.

Beautiful Becky Branch Falls.

Continuing up the Bartram Trail to Martin Creek.

Marker at the gravel road about 0.7 miles out.

We arrive at Martin Creek with a very strong flow due to recent days of rain.

The trail was flooded in a couple of spots but we able to get around the edge.

Continuing up the trail toward Martin Creek Falls.

The observation deck at the falls.

Beautiful Martin Creek Falls!

There are still some spots of Fall color.

Lunchtime on the Bartram Trail.

The OFHC gang for today’s hike. (l-r) Tony Presley, Mike Jones & “Barney”, Gail Smith & “Angus”, Dick Metzgar, Mike Bell, Jim Driggers, Greta Driggers, Bill Hunt, Trushna Nadig, Karen Brown, Jeanne O’Connor and Vic Robson.