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Bartram Trail landmarks and waypoints

14 named places in 12 trail sections, ordered by approximate route mile. Use the category filters on the permit map to see these same points in Map, 3D and Explore in 3D.

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Section 1

Russell Bridge – Sandy Ford

  1. Russell Bridge / Chattooga River

    ≈ MI 0.8

    ≈ 1,593 FT · 34.92020, -83.16930

    Trail start on wild Chattooga River

    WaterJunctions & access
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  2. Chattooga River corridor

    ≈ MI 5.2

    Wild & Scenic River scenery

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 2

Sandy Ford – Warwoman Dell

  1. Warwoman Dell

    ≈ MI 14.6

    ≈ 1,920 FT · 34.88204, -83.35100

    CCC-era site and waterfall access

    WaterHistory & culture
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Section 3

Warwoman Dell – Wilson Gap

  1. Rabun Bald views

    ≈ MI 23.1

    High north Georgia peak nearby

    Peaks & views
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Section 4

Wilson Gap – GA/NC Border near Hale Ridge Road

  1. Hale Ridge / Georgia–North Carolina transition

    ≈ MI 31.9

    High Blue Ridge crossing

    Peaks & viewsJunctions & access
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Section 5

Hale Ridge Road – Jones Gap

  1. Jones Gap

    ≈ MI 41.9

    ≈ 4,347 FT · 35.07732, -83.29210

    Remote ridge junction

    Peaks & viewsJunctions & accessLandscapes
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Section 6

Jones Gap – Hickory Knoll Road

  1. Hickory Knoll / Nantahala country

    ≈ MI 52.1

    Mountain forest and views

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
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Section 7

Hickory Knoll Road – Wallace Branch

  1. Wallace Branch Falls area

    ≈ MI 61.9

    Scenic cascade near Franklin

    Water
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Section 8

Wallace Branch – Wayah Bald

  1. Wayah Bald

    ≈ MI 72.3

    ≈ 5,342 FT · 35.18026, -83.56063

    Major panoramic viewpoint

    Peaks & views
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Section 9

Wayah Bald – Nantahala Lake

  1. Nantahala Lake

    ≈ MI 81.7

    ≈ 3,026 FT · 35.19190, -83.64030

    Large scenic mountain lake

    Peaks & viewsWaterLandscapes
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Section 10

Nantahala Lake – Appletree Group Camp

  1. Appletree Group Camp / Nantahala River country

    ≈ MI 88.2

    Common access and overnight area

    WaterCamps & shelters
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Section 11

Appletree Group Camp – Winding Stairs Parking Area

  1. Nantahala River gorge

    ≈ MI 96.8

    Steep mountain river corridor

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 12

Winding Stairs Parking Area – Cheoah Bald

  1. Winding Stairs

    ≈ MI 105.5

    Access to final high-country section

    Peaks & viewsJunctions & access
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  2. Cheoah Bald

    ≈ MI 107

    ≈ 5,045 FT · 35.32535, -83.68083

    High grassy bald with Smokies views

    Peaks & views
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