September 3, 2019
Rabun Bald from Kelsey Mt. Rd., GA
Rabun Bald from Kelsey Mt. Rd. TThis 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.). Be sure to go straight at the intersection with Bald Mtn Rd. Go a total of 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 (7)
- Ray Clark
- Joe Collins
- Greta Driggers
- Jim Driggers
- Tim Hale
- Bob Magee
- Edwin Pruitt
Flowers in bloom
Goldenrod, Woodland Sunflower, White Snakeroot, White Wood Aster, Wild Hydrangea. OTHER FAUNA: Toad
Photos (12)
Trail sign at Kelsey Mt. Rd. White Snakeroot Arrival at the Rabun Bald Fire Tower. The old fire tower was converted into a nice observation deck. Great views from the deck Enjoying the deck! Geological Survey marker at Rabun Bald. Woodland Sunflower Mushroom of the week! Sharing the trail with a toad White Wood Aster The OFHC gang for today's hike (l-r) Bob Magee, Edwin Pruitt, Ray Clark, Tim Hale, Jim Driggers, Greta Driggers and Joe Collins.