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Bartram Trail Courthouse Gap to Windy Gap, GA January 14, 2014 Today’s hike started at Courthouse Gap Rd. in Rabun County, GA. We hiked up to the Bartram Trail at Courthouse Gap by the Courthouse Gap Connector Trail. We then turned left toward Rabun Bald and hiked to Windy Gap. The out and back hike […]

Col. Robert Sink Trail – Currahee Mountain – Toccoa, GA December 31, 2013 TRAIL INFO. – This hike to the summit of Currahee Mt. is on a dirt/gravel road that is in excellent shape for hiking or running. This is the exact road that the paratroopers trained on to become qualified to serve in the

Miller Trek Trail – Brasstown Resort – GA December 17, 2013 TRAIL INFO. – In the 1990’s, the State of Georgia constructed this trail system as part of the Brasstown Valley Resort near Young Harris, GA. The main loop trail (6.5 mi) is called the Miller Trek Trail named after former Georgia Governor and Senator,

Chattooga River Trail – Highway 76 Bridge- Rabun county – GA December 3, 2013 TRAIL INFO. – This portion of the Chattooga River Trail starts at the trail parking facility on the SC side of the Highway 76 bridge. The trail starts down a staircase to the bridge sidewalk over the river to the start

Stoneplace Trail – Tallulah Gorge State Park – GA November 19, 2013 TRAIL INFO. – The Stoneplace Trail is the longest of the trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park. The 10 mi. round trip takes you from the Jane Hurt Yarn Center to the Stoneplace boat ramp on Tugalo Lake. The terrain is mostly gentle

Smith Creek Trail – Anna Ruby Falls – Unicoi State Park – Helen, GA November 12, 2013 Today’s hike started at Little Brook Campground in Unicoi State Park near Helen, GA. The hike took us 5 miles to beautiful Anna Ruby Falls (10 miles round trip). HIKERS – Greta Driggers, Jim Driggers, Bill Hunt, Bob

Yellow Branch Falls Trail – Stumphouse Tunnel – Issaqueena Falls – Blue Ridge Railroad Trail November 5, 2013 Today’s hike was on a combination of three trails near Walhalla, SC. The Yellow Branch Falls Trail followed by Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls and the Blue Ridge Railroad Trail. Total a little more than 6 miles. HIKERS

Appalachian Trail – NC – Siler Bald – David Whitaker Memorial Hike October 29, 2013 Today’s hike was a special memorial hike for Dr. David Whitaker. David was one of our regular hikers for many years. Siler Bald was one of his favorite hiking destinations and we dedicated this hike to his memory. Dr. David

Appalachian Trail – GA – Hogpen Gap – Cow Rock – Wolf Laurel Top October 22, 2013 Today’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia starting at Hogpen Gap and hiking southward to Cow Rock and Wolf Laurel Top, HIKERS – Wayne Barios, Greta Driggers, Jim Driggers, Pam Euliss, Stephen Gales, Dave Hinson, Tony

Bartram Trail & Appalachian Trail – NC – Sawmill Gap – Wayah Bald October 15, 2013 Today’s hike was on the Bartram Trail starting at Sawmill Gap and joining the Appalachian Trail after 2.2 miles and continuing on the Wayah Bald and back. Wayah Bald (elevation 5,385 ft.) has an old fire tower built by