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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.. The parking area has separate sections for horse trailers and passenger vehicles.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open year-round |
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| Operational Hours: | Sunrise to sunset. |
| Reservations: | No reservations |
| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | 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. |
| Permit Info: | Welcome to the Frady Branch Trail System a Forest Service Special Recreation Permit area. |
| Open Season: | Open Year-round |
| Restrictions: | Reminder to hunters no hunting within the 450 feet of the parking area, it is not part of the WMA, it is a developed recreation site with occupied structures. |
| Water: | Drinking |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Passes: | The USDA Forest Service offices carry a $25 per user per year pass that can be used at this site and others listed on the back of the pass. No other passes accepted at this site. |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
General Information
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.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Designated parking for mountain bike users and hikers. 4 loops/14.5 miles. No eBikes allowed on trails only on road.
Day Hiking
4 loops/14.5 milesHorse Riding
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
| Fees: | Special Recreation Fee |
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Amenities
| Toilets: | Vault |
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| Drinking water: | Located in passenger vehicle lot |
Alerts & Warnings
- ALL TEMPORARY CLOSURE ALERTS
- Toccoa River - Sandy Bottoms Day Use on Recreation.gov
- No Water at Cooper Creek Campground
- Tallulah River Road Construction to Begin
- Before riding your UTV, Educate Yourself!
- The Pocket Campground Now Reservable for 2025 Season
- Houston Valley Now Scan & Pay
- Track Rock Petroglyphs
- Flatlands Road (FSR 256 and FSR 637) Closed
- Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District
- Coleman River Rd (FSR #54) Closure
- CAUTION Waterfall Dangers
- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL - ATV and OHV
- Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions
- Don't Move Firewood!
