August 28, 2018
The Bartram Trail - Kelsey Mt. Rd. to Rabun Bald
This week's hike was on the Bartram Trail near Sky Valley, GA Trail to the 2nd highest peak in Georgia - 4,696 ft Rabun Bald
Directions
Take Hwy. 441 N from Clayton, GA through Dillard, GA and turn right onto GA 246 / NC 106 toward Highlands, NC. Drive about 7 miles and turn right at the old Scaly Mtn. Ski Slope (Hale Ridge Rd.). Go approximately 3 miles and look for Kelsey Mountain Road and turn left and drive to the end of the pavement and you will see the access trail on your right. Another great day for a hike! Hiking distance - 3.7 miles. WILD
Conditions
Mostly fair, temperatures 70-75.
Hikers (9)
- Mike Bell
- Joe Collins
- Renee Corbett
- Tim Hale
- Ray Lovett
- Bob Magee
- Ron Meyers
- Jeanne O'Connor
- Vic Robson
Flowers in bloom
Horse Balm, Woodland Sunflower, Goldenrod, Wild Hydrangea, Joe Pye Weed and Wood Aster
Photos (14)
Parking at Kelsey Mt. Rd. The access trail leads up to the Bartram Trail . Woodland Sunflower. The Bartram Trail is joined here about halfway up to the bald.. Trail sign on the Bartram Trail. White Wood Aster. Seed pods of Turk's Cap Lily. Engraved boulder. The Rabun Bald Tower. Our lunch spot today! Great views from the observation deck! GPS elevation profile GPS Track The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Ron Meyers, Ray Lovett, Mike Bell, Renee Corbett, Bob Magee, Vic Robson, Jeanne O'Connor, Tim Hale and Joe Collins.