Particularly a popular hiking destination for families and novices, the Broad River Trail features an easy track.
The trail sets forth to Dicks Creek then past Brown's Bottom and swerves at acrossing of streams at the middle Broad River.
This trail is also part of a protected area operatedby Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area.
Several outdoor recreational activities are offered here including hunting, that is why hikers, during hunting season, should wear hunter's orange.
The hike trail is open all throughout the year but some roads may be closed every now and then during winter.
The whole trail takes a 2.
2 mile hike along Sellers Road and Guard Camp Road then loops back to the trailhead for a total of 4.
1 miles.
The Broad River Trail has a great history in Georgia's early navigation paths.
This area was used for navigation towards the south from the Savannah River.
This is also one of the first areas that were inhabited by the Cherokee Indians where it has its place in the American Revolution.
As what happened in 1783, the land on which the trail originally traversed was traded to Georgia after the defeat of the Cherokee and their British allies.
Moreover, this is also part of the richest archeological area in Georgia wherein over 200 prehistoric home sites have been identified within the vicinity.
Mountain Grove, Ayersville, Currahee, Leatherwood, Nancytown, and New Switzerland were the six towns that made up this locale.
Aside from its historical value, various flora thrive in this area and the habitat and its waterways make it a more memorable trek.
This path is easier to hike from the north end as the whole trail drops approximately 200 feet.
Parallel to Dick's Creek, take the footpath towards a mountain stream where there is a confluence at the Broad River in Browns Bottom.
Passing through several cascades and a falls just about half a mile from the trailhead, the scenery becomes invigorating.
At this point continue straight ahead along the Broad River Trail as you move past nearby coves.
Expect a few narrow paths and steep drops.
The sound of the river nearby makes the hike easier as it calms and soothes the mind.
The path generally takes course side by side the waterway.
As you approach Farmer Bottoms at the southern end, the footpath gets off-track into the stream as a rock ledge obstructs the way.
Just have a fun time here by stepping on stones until you reach the dry end.
The trail sets forth to Dicks Creek then past Brown's Bottom and swerves at acrossing of streams at the middle Broad River.
This trail is also part of a protected area operatedby Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area.
Several outdoor recreational activities are offered here including hunting, that is why hikers, during hunting season, should wear hunter's orange.
The hike trail is open all throughout the year but some roads may be closed every now and then during winter.
The whole trail takes a 2.
2 mile hike along Sellers Road and Guard Camp Road then loops back to the trailhead for a total of 4.
1 miles.
The Broad River Trail has a great history in Georgia's early navigation paths.
This area was used for navigation towards the south from the Savannah River.
This is also one of the first areas that were inhabited by the Cherokee Indians where it has its place in the American Revolution.
As what happened in 1783, the land on which the trail originally traversed was traded to Georgia after the defeat of the Cherokee and their British allies.
Moreover, this is also part of the richest archeological area in Georgia wherein over 200 prehistoric home sites have been identified within the vicinity.
Mountain Grove, Ayersville, Currahee, Leatherwood, Nancytown, and New Switzerland were the six towns that made up this locale.
Aside from its historical value, various flora thrive in this area and the habitat and its waterways make it a more memorable trek.
This path is easier to hike from the north end as the whole trail drops approximately 200 feet.
Parallel to Dick's Creek, take the footpath towards a mountain stream where there is a confluence at the Broad River in Browns Bottom.
Passing through several cascades and a falls just about half a mile from the trailhead, the scenery becomes invigorating.
At this point continue straight ahead along the Broad River Trail as you move past nearby coves.
Expect a few narrow paths and steep drops.
The sound of the river nearby makes the hike easier as it calms and soothes the mind.
The path generally takes course side by side the waterway.
As you approach Farmer Bottoms at the southern end, the footpath gets off-track into the stream as a rock ledge obstructs the way.
Just have a fun time here by stepping on stones until you reach the dry end.