1/22/2019 – Victoria Bryant State Park – Near Royston, GA

This week’s hike was on the trails of Victoria Bryant State Park near Royston, GA.

HIKERS: Mike Bell, Joe Collins, Angela Evans, Tim Hale, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Bruce O’Connor, Jeanne O’Connor, Tony Presley and 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 – 4.4 miles today – 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: Upper 20’s to upper 30’s F.

BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Mallard Ducks and Hybrid Ducks, Pine Warbler, Blue Jay, Crows, Junco, White-breasted Nuthatch.

Starting out from the park entrance.

The fishing pond at the start.

Footbridge across the end of the pond.

Nice trail sign!

Beautiful view along the creek.

Wildlife viewing platform.

The upper fish pond.

Mallard Ducks at the upper pond.

Another great day for a hike!

Walking beside the rapids on Rice Creek.

If you drive through the park you will cross a ford and today the water was up!

Our GPS Profile

Our path today

The OFHC gang for today’s hike. (l-r) Tim Hale, Bruce O’Connor, Joe Collins, Mike Bell, Vic Robson, Jeanne O’Connor, Angela Evans, Dick Metzgar, Tony Presley and Bob Magee.