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The Bombasin is a collection of land trails on the sub-basins of the mighty Savannah River that spans Columbia County, Georgia. Choose your own adventure and blaze a trail of biking, hiking, running, or strolling these nature-packed, scenic routes. Shred some tread while you thread the blazin’ bombasin.

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Level: All Length: 22.5 Miles (in-and-out) Activities: Backpacking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Running, Walking, Camping Bartram Trail is a one-way 18.5-mile trail that covers a lot of ground. Starting from the West Dam Recreational Area at Clarks Hill Lake, this trail threads through Lake Springs, Petersburg, and Wildwood Park and ends at Washington Road. The route from West Dam to Petersburg is a beginner trail, with the easiest section being the route between Petersburg and Lake Springs. Bartram Trail is a popular trail for treads of all kids - perfect for mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, and camping. Trail connectors from Bartram include Lake Springs Loop and Keg Creek Loop. Parking: West Dam (Sparrow Lane) - No Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Lake Springs (Lake Springs Road) - No Fee - Pit Toilets Petersburg (Petersburg Road) - Fee - Pit Toilets and Water Access Wildwood (Holloway Road) - Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Trail Connectors: Lake Springs Loop Keg Creek Loop Camping: Petersburg Wildwood

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Level: Beginner Length: 3 Miles (loop) Activities: Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Running, Walking For those who are seeking a thrill without the spill, this beginner loop offers a stepping-stone into trailblazing with a little more challenge in terrain than the Bartram Trail. Exploring the wonders of nature has never felt this good as this loop will make you go ‘woop!’ Parking: Lake Springs (Lake Springs Road) - No Fee - Pit Toilets Trail Connectors: Bartram Trail Lake Springs Camping: Petersburg

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Level: Advanced Length: 9 Miles (loop) Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Running, Walking Built for the seasoned pro, this trail packs a obstacle-tastic flurry of rocky bounces and dips complete with creek crossings and scenic challenges for mountain bikers and hikers alike. It has a constant flow of small berms and rolling hills for anyone who wants to level-up their technical skills game. This trail is part of the Bartram Trail, which is equipped with mile markers to keep you on course and out of someone's backyard BBQ.
This Loop can be accessed where the Bartram Trail meets Washington Road and can also be accessed from the the Rock Dam Trail located in Mistletoe State Park.
Parking: Keg Creek (Keg Creek Drive) - No Fee - No facilities Trail Connectors: Bartram Trail Rock Dam Trail Camping: Petersburg Wildwood

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Level: Advanced Length: 6.25 Miles (loop) Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Running, Walking The advanced “trailiens” flock to the Rock Dam Trail located within Mistletoe State Park. Deemed to be the biker-hiker challenger, this trail is pure rock and roll with creek crossings-o-plenty, a gully ride, and rocky/rooty peaks and valleys. Most bikers prefer to spin this long loop in a clockwise direction. The Cliatt Creek Nature Trail Loop at the Mistletoe State Park office and the Keg Creek Loop bring a connection of added thrill to the bill. Parking: Mistletoe State Park (Campground Road) - Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Trail Connectors: Cliatt Creek Nature Trail Loop Keg Creek Camping: Mistletoe State Park

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Level: All Length: 6 Miles Activities: Biking, Walking, Wheelchair accessible This trail is an all-tread-everyone jaunt for a leisurely stroll, power walk, or a pedaled cruise with fully paved glides and slopes. The hilly terrain may be challenging for some beginners but worth the exercise with a mostly downhill funnel towards the river. The journey is mostly a suburban landscape of leafy travels with some commercial spots scattered in-between. At the end of the trail, the Columbia County Visitors Center, Savannah Rapids Park, and the headwaters of the historic Augusta Canal are a rewarding destination to enjoy. Parking: Savannah Rapids Park (Evans to Locks Road) - No Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Evans Towne Center Park - No Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Trail Connectors: Augusta Canal Tow Path Camping: None

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Level: All Length: 7.85 Miles Activities: Biking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Walking This trail is the perfect mix of multi-use for all to enjoy. Beginning at Savannah Rapids Park and the Augusta Canal headgates, you will take in a scenic well-traveled trail to downtown Augusta and North Augusta. The trail is sandwiched between the Augusta Canal and the Savannah River for a 360 ̊ nature-packed adventure. The trail has a variety-pack of dirt, asphalt, and concrete that connects seamlessly to the Augusta River Walk, 13th Street in downtown Augusta, and across the river to the North Augusta Greeneway. Parking: Savannah Rapids Park (Evans to Locks Road) - No Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Trail Connectors: Evans To Locks Multi-Use Trail Augusta Riverwalk North Augusta Greeneway Camping: None

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Level: All Length: 8 Miles Activities: Biking, Hiking, Running, Walking This trail is an evolving cross-county journey-in-progress for all treadheads to enjoy. A newly paved 2-mile section of this trail from the Euchee Creek Greenway Trailhead in Grovetown to Wrightsboro Road is the latest and greatest addition which compliments the 6-mile stretch from the Canterbury Farms neighborhood to Patriots Park. After enjoying the park, keep the trail hot by connecting to Bartram Trail neighborhood greenway and golf course for the ultimate adventure trailed to perfection. Parking: Euchee Creek Greenway (Wrightsboro Road) - No Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Patriots Park (William Few Parkway) - No Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Trail Connectors: None Camping: None

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Level: All Length: 2.8 Miles Activities: Biking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Running, Walking This scenic wonder is a wide open 2.8-mile dirt-loop-de-loop nestled within Blanchard Woods Park for all trail lovers. A full plate of tread and butter complete with a nature-trove of sights and sounds, this beautiful trek includes a variety of flat travel and steep hills that slink around a groove of towering pines, through a peaceful meadow, around a mighty pond, and alongside a lazy creek. Parking: Blanchard Woods Park (Blanchard Woods Drive) - No Fee - Bathroom and Water Access Trail Connectors: None Camping: None