Today’s hike was on the trails at Victoria Bryant State Park near Royston, GA.
HIKERS – Mike Bell, Joe Collins, Greta Driggers, Jim Driggers, Bill Hunt, Deena Johns, Kim Johnson, Ronnie Johns, Bruce O’Connor, Jeanne O’Connor, Bill Peay, Terre Pratt, Tony Presley, Sandy Robson, Vic Robson.
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 – 5.7 miles – difficulty – 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 30s to upper 40s.
BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Blue Jay, Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Mallard Ducks and Hybrid Ducks.
Sunrise from Clayton, GA – Dick and Ann Metzgar’s home.
Trailhead on Burrell’s Ford Rd.
Early into the hike – Wilderness sign.
The trail follows the Chattooga River – beautiful even with low water level.
Mushroom of the Week!
Crossing the East Fork Chattooga Bridge.
Looking down the East Fork to the merge with the Chattooga.
Crossing Bad Creek (easier today due to low water level).
The giant boulder in the river is about .2 miles from Ellicott Rock.
With sure footing, you can climb up onto the boulder! Beth McDonald
At the NC-SC-GA point, the original Ellicott Rock on the shoreline of the river. Someone has scraped off the algae to make the letters more visible.
About 15 ft. downstream is Commissioners Rock.
Lunchtime back at the giant boulder.
The OFHC gang for today’s hike. (l-r front) Vic Robson, Ray Clark, John Anderson, Phil Brownrigg, Joe Collins, Jenny Bell, Greta Driggers, Dick Metzgar, Suzanne Belflower, Gerald Richardson, Beth McDonald, Bill Hunt, Jim Driggers, Mike Bell and Tony Presley.
