20-40 Minutes
Bartram Trail
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
A 3/4th mile hike through woods between the Southeast Mound and the Visitor Center.
William Bartram (1739-1823) was a well-known naturalist who traveled through this area in 1774 and 1776. Bartram wrote about the "Old Ocmulgee Fields" in his journal. The trail winds lazily through the woods on both sides of the railroad bridge, which was built in 1874 and is on the National Historic Register. Walking this trail, you may encounter deer, squirrels, chipmunks, lizards and many varieties of birds.
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HikingAnimalsBirdsExplorers and ExpeditionsForests and WoodlandsDeciduous ForestsNative American HeritageTrailsBridgesTrains and RailroadsOcmulgee Mounds National Historical ParkculturehistoryWilliam BartramtrailMississippian period
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Details
Duration
20-40 Minutes
Duration Details
The trail distance is 3/4th of a mile one way.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The trail is dirt, and the grade is moderate with a variety of inclines and descents.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed on the park grounds on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are not permitted in the Visitor Center unless they are a service animal. Please pick up after you dog during your visit.
Reservations
No
Location
Bartram Trailhead