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December 16, 2014

The Chattooga River Trail - Highway 76 - Rabun County, GA

Trail information

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 of the trail on the GA side. As you hike along the trail, it gradually veers away from the river for several miles before returning to the riverside. The trail is well maintained and includes rolling hills as well as flat portions. TODAY'S HIKERS: Geri Barrios, Wayne Barrios, Karen Brown, Jan Burgess, Pam Euliss, Bill Hunt, Bob Magee, Jeanne O'Connor, Tony Presley, Vic Robson, Carole Wintle and Jack Wintle. Total hiking distance today - 10 miles with a mixture of rolling hills and flat sections. with Difficulty rating - Moderate

Directions

Take highway 76 east out of Clayton, GA and continue 7.2 miles to the Highway 76 Bridge at the river. Cross the bridge and park at the trail facility on the left. Another great day for a hike! WILD

Conditions

Clouds and fog early then fair with temperatures ranging from 45 to 55 F.

Hikers (11)

  • Geri Barrios
  • Wayne Barrios
  • Karen Brown
  • Jan Burgess
  • Pam Euliss
  • Bill Hunt
  • Bob Magee
  • Jeanne O'Connor
  • Tony Presley
  • Vic Robson
  • Carole Wintle

Birds identified

Dark-eyed Junco, Pileated Woodpecker, American Crow, Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee and Tufted Titmouse

Photos (14)

  • Trail parking lot on the SC side of Highway 76 Bridge.
  • Headed over the bridge to the start of the trail on the GA side.
  • The "Wild and Scenic" Chattooga River.
  • The trailhead for the Chattooga River Trail
  • Clearing the trail!
  • Another great day for a hike!
  • The trail crosses over several nice sized creeks with footbridges.
  • Our lunchtime destination!
  • Lunchtime at the Chattooga River!
  • Crystal clear water
  • Trail dog "Angus" playing fetch in the river!
  • Nice view down the Chattooga!
  • Fungus of the Week!
  • The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Bill Hunt, Tony Presley, Jack Wintle, Carole Wintle, "Angus", Vicky Simpson, Karen Brown, Vic Robson, Jan Burgess, Geri Barrios, Wayne Barrios, Jeanne O'Connor, Pam Euliss and Bob Magee. .