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Bartram Trail

An epic long-distance trail through the Appalachian Mountains in North Georgia and North Carolina.

Also in North Carolina, United States of AmericaSouth Carolina, United States of America

Trail Running Difficult

Distance
170 km
Ascent
6.7 km
Descent
5.6 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
454 m
High Point
1.6 km
Gradient
Bartram Trail Map

The Bartram Trail is an epic long-distance backpacking (or fastpacking) route through the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina. If you're not feeling up for a thru-hike, many sections of this trail can be used for day hikes or trail runs.

Description

While some short sections of this trail overlap the famous Appalachian Trail, the vast majority of the Bartram Trail is unique. It traverses through the far northeastern corner of North Georgia before crossing the state border into North Carolina, working its way northwest.

This trail is beautiful, rugged, and remote, providing a superb Appalachian hiking experience!

Sources: https://blueridgebartram.org/ https://www.thehikinglife.com/2017/01/bartram-trail-backpacking-guide/

Difficulty

Difficult

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between March and November

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