3/20/2018 – Bartram Trail – Warwoman Dell to Martin Creek Falls – GA

Hikingsouth Hike of the Week

The Bartram Trail – Warwoman Dell to Martin Creek Falls – GA

March 20, 2018

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

HIKERS – Mike Bell, Jenny Bell, Joe Collins, Renee Corbett, Greta Driggers, Jim Driggers, Pam Euliss, Tim Hale, Jenna Hensley, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Dave Norton, Mary Lu Norton, 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 with temperatures ranging from 54 to 62 degrees F. Hiking distance – 4.3 miles.

WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM: Halberd-leaved Yellow Violet, Purple Violet, Trailing Arbutus, Pussy Toes, Rue Anemone, Round Leaf Yellow Violet.

BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Pileated Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Black Capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren.

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Our parking area at Warwoman Dell.
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We have an excellent artist in our group. This is Joe Collins showing his latest project!
A portrait in pencil of our trail dog for today “Clover”.
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From the small photo, Joe created this fine piece of artwork in pencil!
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Leaving Warwoman Dell headed for Martin Creek Falls.
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Early into the hike we arrive at Becky Branch Falls.
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Beautiful Becky Branch Falls!
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Wildflower season is just beginning! Trailing Arbutus.
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Halberd-leaved Yellow Violet
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Now we are walking along Martin Creek!
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Crossing Martin Creek on the footbridge about a quarter mile below the falls.
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Fungus of the Week!
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Beautiful Martin Creek Falls!
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Our track today
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Our elevation profile!
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The OFHC gang for today’s hike (l-r) Tony Presley, Mike Beill, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Renee Corbett, Jenny Bell, Jenna Hensley, Dave Norton & “Clover”, Mary Lu Norton, Vic Robson, Pam Euliss, Joe Collins, Greta Driggers, Tim Hale and Jim Driggers.

See Video from this hike below: