June 26, 2018
Bartram Trail - Osage Vista to Scaly Mountain - GA
Today's hike was on the NC portion of the Bartram Trail starting at the Osage Vista on the Dillard Highway and hiking past the Summit of Scaly Mountain and approximately ½ mile down the other side
Directions
Osage Mt. Vista is 5.7 miles west of Highlands on NC Hwy. 106. Or from Dillard, GA turn right on GA 246 which becomes NC 106 and drive approx. 9 miles to Osage Overlook on the right. Another great day for a hike! Hiking distance 5.1 miles. WILD
Conditions
Mostly sunny and mild with temperatures ranging from 67 to 80 degrees F.
Hikers (9)
- Mike Bell
- Ray Clark
- Reene Corbett
- Angela Evans
- Jenna Hensley
- Donna Young
- Kim Johnson
- Terre Pratt
- Vic Robson
Flowers in bloom
Mountain Bluet, Mt. Laurel, Fire Pink, Galax, Fly Poison, Spiderwort, Indian Pipes, Flame Azalea, Sweet Azalea, Chinkapin, Rosebay Rhododendron, Pink Lady Slipper (spent bloom
Birds identified
Oven Bird, Dark Eyed Junco, Eastern Towhee, Chestnut Sided Warbler, Black & White Warbler, Black Throated Blue Warbler, Chipping Sparrow, Pine Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Raven, Wild Turkey
Photos (14)
Parking at Osage Mountain Vista. Climbing the steps across from the parking area. Firepinks blooming mixed with fern. Crossing a footbridge early into the hike. About half way up, you come to an intersection pointing the way. Starting to get some views! Most of the trail from this point up is solid rock. Wildflower - Fly Poison Amazing roots climbing over rocks. Lots of view points. At the summit Elevation Profile Our GPS Track The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r)Ray Clark, Jenna Hensley, Kim Johnson, Mike Bell, Renee Corbett, Vic Robson, Donna Young, Angela Evans and Terre Pratt .