Explore Hitchiti Loop Trail with the Fringe
April 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Fringed Campion Chapter is excited to host a native plant hike at the Hitchiti Trail on April 4th, 2026 at 1PM. Based on last year’s phenology, we expect this hike should be perfect catch Rhododendron canescens, Penstemon australis, and Scutellaria integrifolia in bloom along the trail. This year’s hike will be led by local expert Brandon Fountain!
Location
Hitchiti Trail is located off of Jarrell Plantation Road, with parking at 1577 Jarrell Plantation Rd, Gray, GA 31032. Show up around 12:45pm to read over and sign the GNPS waiver, chat with other participants, smear on the sunscreen and bug spray, and tuck those pants legs into your crew socks.
Hitchiti Trail is located off of Jarrell Plantation Road, with parking at 1577 Jarrell Plantation Rd, Gray, GA 31032. Show up around 12:45pm to read over and sign the GNPS waiver, chat with other participants, smear on the sunscreen and bug spray, and tuck those pants legs into your crew socks.
Facilities
No restrooms or potable water at this location.
No restrooms or potable water at this location.
Safety
This trail is considered an easy to moderate difficulty. Some trail areas may be overgrown at times. If you use hiking poles, bring them; if you don’t, you should be fine.
This trail is considered an easy to moderate difficulty. Some trail areas may be overgrown at times. If you use hiking poles, bring them; if you don’t, you should be fine.
We encourage all participants to wear long sleeves and pants, closed-toe shoes or boots, and recommend wearing a hat. Bring a water bottle, and also some snacks if you’d like! Ticks will be active – you’ve been warned. Do what you need to do to protect yourself.
Participants will also be asked to sign the Georgia Native Plant Society Liability Waiver upon arrival at the event.
Facebook Event will have most recent information available: https://www.facebook.com/events/1401599765314501
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