Alabama · Hiking

Bartram

7.8 mi
round trip
1,278 ft
climb
525 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Sep–May
best months

Is Bartram open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in Alabama. It doesn't name Bartram, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in Alabama. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bartram is an out-and-back hike in Alabama's Tuskegee Ranger District, part of the National Forests in Alabama. The route is about 15.7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 1,278 feet and a high point of 525 feet. It is rated expert and takes about six hours to complete. The trail starts at roughly 352 feet and reaches its low point at 268 feet before climbing back. The most comfortable months for a visit are spring and fall. Typical averages from the nearby Auburn No. 2 weather station show October highs around 75°F with lows near 54°F, and April is similar at about 75°F by day and 51°F at night. Summer highs typically reach the upper 80s. The Bartram National Recreational Trail lies about 2.2 miles away, and the TUAI Site Trails are about 3.6 miles off. For time on the water, Chewacla Creek offers canoeing about 7.9 miles away, and Chewacla State Park, a climbing area, sits about 10 miles from the trail.