1/5/2016 Victoria Bryant State Park Trails – GA

Today’s hike was on the trails at Victoria Bryant State Park near Royston, GA.

HIKERS – Mike Bell, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Karen Brown, Phil Brownrigg, Joe Collins, Pam Euliss, David Hinson, Bob Magee, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, Radhika Nadig, Trushna Nadig, Dave Norton, Mary Lu Norton, Gail Smith and Carolyn Wright.

TRAIL INFO. – Victoria Bryant State Park has a very nice network of hiking trails. The Perimeter Trail Loop, The Broad River Loop, Victoria’s Path Nature Trail along with connector and access trails. All together around 10 miles to choose from. The trails are well maintained and feature rolling terrain and nice river and woodland views.

Distance hiked – approximately 7 miles – difficulty – Easy to moderate.

Directions: Victoria Bryant State Park is located between Lavonia and Royston on Highway 327. There is a $5 per car parking fee or a Georgia State Parks Pass.

Another great day for a hike! Sunshine. Temp: mid 20s to low 40s.

BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Downy Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Mallard and Great Blue Heron.

Parking near the entrance of Victoria Bryant State Park.

We started out on the asphalt trail at the Fish Pond.

Nice footbridges along the trail.

Nice trail info. signs.

We did the Beaver Dam Overlook Trail.

Another great day for a hike!

On the Beaver Dam Loop.

The elevated observation deck.

One of the beaver dams.

On the Broad River Loop.

There are some gently rolling hills.

Almost back to our startion point.

Lunchtime at the park!

The OFHC gang for today’s hike. (l-r) Phil Brownrigg, David Hinson, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Radhika Nadig, Karen Brown, Trushna Nadig, Gail Smith and “Angus”, Carolyn Wright, Dave Norton, Mary Lu Norton, Mike Bell, Pam Euliss, Joe Collins and Bob Magee.