Bartram Trail
Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina / Georgia
- Distance
- 164.2 km
- Elev. gain
- 7,608 m
- Start
- Near Swain County
- Finish
- Near Rabun County
Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.
Elevation along the route
0 km453–1,621 m above sea level155 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Far measures 164.2 km (102.0 mi) from OpenStreetMap geometry; USFS publishes 185.1 km (115.0 mi) — Far's route is 11% shorter.
Along the way
Campsites
- Ledbetter Creek Camp
- Appletree Group Camp
- Wine Spring Campsite
- Campground
Summits & passes
- Rattlesnake Knob
- Jarrett Bald
- Bruce Knob
- George Gray Mountain
- Wolf Rock
- Hickory Gap
- Rabun Bald
- Flat Top
- Rock Mountain
- Rainey Mountain
- Rainy Mountain
- Alf Hill
Common questions
- How long is the Bartram Trail?
- The Bartram Trail is 164.2 km (102 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Bartram Trail have?
- The Bartram Trail has about 7,608 m (24,961 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Bartram Trail start and finish?
- The Bartram Trail runs between Near Swain County and Near Rabun County.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Bartram Trail?
- Far measures 164.2 km (102.0 mi) from OpenStreetMap geometry; USFS publishes 185.1 km (115.0 mi) — Far's route is 11% shorter.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap164.2 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.