NEGH 2023 Hikes

05/09/2023 – Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William’s Pulpit and Beyond near Franklin, NC

Date: 05/09/2023 Name: Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit and Beyond near Franklin, NC Distance: 6.8 Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Total Climbing Elevation: 1,972 Type: Out and Back Notes: A great day to challenge our 13 hikers on this moderate to strenuous hike. The weather was perfect and the trail was in very good […]

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05/02/2023 – Kimsey Creek Trail from Standing Indian Campground

Date: 05/02/2023 Name: Kimsey Creek Trail from Standing Indian Campground Distance: 5.6 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 699 Type: Out and Back Notes: A very nice, late Spring day for a hike. The trails were in fair condition with the usual wet spots along the way. The bridge at 2.3 miles has been replaced. Hooray!

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04/11/2023 – Chicopee Woods – Bridge Loop and Lake Loop Trails near Gainesville, GA

Date: 04/11/2023 Name: Chicopee Woods – Bridge Loop and Lake Loop Trails near Gainesville, GA Distance: 5.1 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 627 Type: Loop Notes: A beautiful day for a hike of this well-maintained, easy trail just east of Gainesville in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. There were quite a few more wildflowers than

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04/04/2023 – Bartram Trail: Jones Gap to Whiterock Mountain near Highlands, NC

Date: 04/04/2023 Name: Bartram Trail: Jones Gap to Whiterock Mountain near Highlands, NC Distance: 6.1 Difficulty: Moderate Total Climbing Elevation: 1,234 Type: Out and Back Notes: Wow! What a great day and hike. Perfect weather and the trails were in excellent shape, although some care was needed on numerous wet rocks and boulders. Some wildflowers,

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03/28/2023 – Winding Stairs Trail from Cherry Hill near Mountain Rest, SC

Date: 03/28/2023 Name: Winding Stairs Trail from Cherry Hill near Mountain Rest, SC Distance: 6 Difficulty: Moderate Total Climbing Elevation: 1,220 Type: Out and Back Notes: A nice hike with great weather. The trail was in excellent condition, not wet and easy on the feet. While the path was a constant decline going out and

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03/21/2023 – Chattooga River Trail North from US 76 near Clayton, GA (no report)

Date: 03/21/2023 Name: Chattooga River Trail North from US 76 near Clayton, GA (no report) Distance: 6.4 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Total Climbing Elevation: 889 Type: Out and Back Notes: None AllTrails Link: Chattooga River Trail North from US 76 near Clayton, GA (no report) Additional Search Terms: March

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03/14/2023 – Don Carter Loop and Terrapin Cove Trails near Lula, GA

Date: 03/14/2023 Name: Don Carter Loop and Terrapin Cove Trails near Lula, GA Distance: 6.1 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 614 Type: Loop Notes: Despite the forecast, it turned out to be a wonderful day for a hike with cold temperatures at the start, but warming up by hike's end. The trail was dry, often

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