June 11, 2019
Osage Mtn. Vista to Scaly Mountain, NC
Bartram Trail - Osage Mountain Vista to Scaly Mountain, NC 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 (8)
- Tony Presley
- Jim Driggers
- Greta Driggers
- Mike Bell
- Angela Evans
- Jenny Bell
- Jeanne O'Connor
- Ray Clark
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. Crossing a footbridge early into the hike. Firepinks blooming mixed with fern. Pretty small falls on our way up the mountain. Headed up through a Mountain Laurel tunnel. The wet conditions are ideal for producing attractive fungus. Starting to get some views! A curious Spotted Newt. Beautiful Flame Azalea along the way. At the summit. Enjoying the view and lunch. Our path today. Our Elevation Profile today. The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Tony Presley, Jim Driggers, Greta Driggers, Mike Bell, Angela Evans, Jenny Bell, Jeanne O'Connor & Ray Clark.