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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

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

0 km4531,621 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.

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

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.