November 26, 2019
| Today’s hike was on the Chattooga River Trail in Rabun Co., GA starting at Sandy Ford Rd and hiking southward. – 6.4 miles round trip.HIKERS: Jenny Bell, Mike Bell, Phil Brownrigg, Ray Clark, Joe Collins, Rene Corbett, Angela Evans, Tim Hale, Lynn Hotle, Bob Magee, Trushna Nadig and Vic Robson.
TRAIL INFO. – This portion of the Chattooga River Trail is very nice with great views of the river and some nice mountain views along the way. Trail conditions were generally good with one major blowdown. Moderately difficult due to elevation changes. Directions: Take Warwoman Road 5.9 miles from Clayton and turn right on Sandy Ford Road. Stay on Sandy Ford Rd., crossing a ford and continuing about a mile until you find the Boulder on the right side of the road engraved with “Chattooga River Trail – 10 mi. Highway 76”. This bolder is 4.7 miles from when you turn onto Sandy Ford Rd. Do not confuse with a similar bolder for the Bartram Trail which is 0.5 mile prior to the bolder for the Chattooga River Trail. Park here and hike southward toward Highway 76 using the bright green trail markers as a guide. Another great day for a hike! Mostly high clouds and cool with temperatures ranging from 45 to 55 degrees F. FLOWERS IN BLOOM: Soapwort Gentian BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Wild Turkey OTHER FAUNA – None. …
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