A dirt path through woods leading to a wooden bridge.
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.

Tags

HikingAnimalsBirdsExplorers and ExpeditionsForests and WoodlandsDeciduous ForestsNative American HeritageTrailsBridgesTrains and RailroadsOcmulgee Mounds National Historical ParkculturehistoryWilliam BartramtrailMississippian period

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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

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