August 28, 2018
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This week’s hike was on the Bartram Trail near Sky Valley, GA Trail to the 2nd highest peak in Georgia – 4,696 ft Rabun Bald. HIKERS: Mike Bell, Joe Collins, Renee Corbett, Tim Hale, Ray Lovett, Bob Magee, Ron Meyers, Jeanne O’Connor and Vic Robson . TRAIL INFORMATION – Parking at Kelsey Mountain Road, there is a connector trail leading up to the Bartram Trail and on up to the summit of Rabun Bald. The connector trail is marked with a green blaze. The terrain is strenuous due to a large elevation gain but we rate it only moderately strenuous since it is a short hike of a little less than 4 miles round-trip. Directions: Take Hwy. 441 N from Clayton, GA through Dillard, GA and turn right onto GA 246 / NC 106 toward Highlands, NC. Drive about 7 miles and turn right at the old Scaly Mtn. Ski Slope (Hale Ridge Rd.). Go approximately 3 miles and look for Kelsey Mountain Road and turn left and drive to the end of the pavement and you will see the access trail on your right. Another great day for a hike! Mostly fair, temperatures 70-75. Hiking distance – 3.7 miles. WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM: Horse Balm, Woodland Sunflower, Goldenrod, Wild Hydrangea, Joe Pye Weed and Wood Aster .
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