Bartram Trail: Long Distance Hiking Guide

BTR

Georgia, North Carolina

115Miles
7–12 daysTypical thru-hike
Some experienceExperience
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, NovBest Season
RemoteCrowds

The Bartram Trail follows parts of the route traveled by naturalist William Bartram in 1775-76, running through the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia and North Carolina. The trail passes through the Nantahala and Chattahoochee National Forests through some of the most botanically diverse forest in North America.

Trail Characteristics

  • Distance: 115 miles
  • Route type: Linear
  • Terrain: Forest
  • Navigation: Standard trail
  • Resupply: Sparse

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