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Frady Branch Equestrian and Bike Trail System

While the 14.5-mile Frady Branch Trail System is a popular place among horse back riders, the trails are also open to mountain bicycle riders (no eBikes allowed) and hikers. Four loops provide opportunities for different experiences on the trail system.

Current Conditions
Open sunrise to sunset.

Reservations

General Information

There is a $5 per/user/per day special recreation fee for anyone entering this recreation area, regardless if any amenities are used during the visit. There is a $25 per year per user pass that can be purchased at the District Office in Lakemont. Call 706-754-6221 for more information.

Getting There

Directions

Physical Address: 4240 Hwy 184, Toccoa, GA

From Gainesville, GA
Take GA-365 N/US-23 N for 28.7 miles.
Follow signs towards Toccoa and Lavonia onto GA-365 N/US-123 and go 6.3 miles GA-184 S/.
Turn right onto GA-184 S/Dicks Hill Parkway and go 0.3 mile.
Turn left onto GA-184 S  (Homer Highway) and go 2.8 miles to the Frady Branch entrance on the right.

Parking

The parking area has separate sections for horse trailers and passenger vehicles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Parking available.

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Vault

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Located in passenger vehicle lot

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Convenient location, great trails, separate parking for horse trailers, and a horse wash on site above car parking area makes this trail riding experience a pleasure.

The Frady Branch Loop Trail 

Latham Cemetary Loop Trail

Pear Orchard Loop

Frady Branch Parking Spur

Recreation Opportunities

Hiking Info

4 loops/14.5 miles

Horseback Riding Info

Convenient location, great trails, separate parking for horse trailers, and a horse wash on site above car parking area makes this trail riding experience a pleasure.

The Frady Branch Loop Trail 

Latham Cemetary Loop Trail

Pear Orchard Loop

Frady Branch Parking Spur

Biking - Mountain Info

Designated parking for mountain bike users and hikers. 4 loops/14.5 miles. No eBikes allowed on trails only on road.

Last updated April 29th, 2025