October 4, 2011
Bob Gap - Big Rock - Bartram Trail - GA
Today's hike was on the Bartram Trail in Rabun County, GA starting at Bob Gap and hiking to Big Rock overlooking Camp Rainey Mountain
Directions
Take Warwoman Road 5.9 miles from Clayton and turn right on Sandy Ford Road. Go 1.2 miles and turn right on Pool Creek Road. Drive 0.9 miles to Bob Gap. Another great day for a hike! Fair and cool with temperatures ranging from 50 to 72 degrees F
Conditions
Fair and cool with temperatures ranging from 50 to 72 degrees F.
Hikers (13)
- Greta Driggers
- Jim Driggers
- Dave Hinson
- Bill Hunt
- Jack Jacobi
- Dick Metzgar
- Jeanne O'Connor
- Donna Presley
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson
- Lynne Saporito
- David Whitaker
- Geri Whitaker
Flowers in bloom
Southern Hairbell, White Aster, Pinesap, White Snake Root, Blue Aster, Goldenrod, Lady's Thumb, Blue Lobelia, MountainGentian and Self- Heal
Birds identified
Carolina Wren, Pileated Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Red Eyed Vireo, Crow, Blue Jay, Towhee, Veery, Northern Flicker, Broad Wing Hawk, Hermit Thrush and Raven
Photos (14)
Marker at the start on Pool Creek Rd. Trail sign warns that it is most difficult! Another great day for a hike on the Bartram Trail! The wildflower season is winding down with these Asters. About half way out, we had to negotiate a large blow-down. We get great views as we arrive at Big Rock. Big Rock overlooks Camp Rainey Mountain - Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Rainey Mountain. Zoomed view of Rabun County Elementary School. Southern Harebells Lunchtime near Big Rock. Fungus of the week! Our trail dog of the week - "Gabby" The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Tony Presley, Jack Jacobi, Lynne Saporito, Jeanne O'Connor, Dave Hinson (kneeling) Bill Hunt, Jim Driggers, Vic Robson, Dick Metzgar, Donna Presley, Geri Whitaker, "Gabby", Greta Driggers and David Whitaker.