Horse Trails This trail circles the peninsula and is 12.5 miles long. Along with the horse trails, there are an additional 20 miles of roads and trails located within the area that all are welcome to use (no motor vehicles please). Located within the area are 15 wildlife food plots, that have been tilled and planted with very green grasses and vegetables like kale and radishes, six ride/boat in camping/picnic sites, and several natural beaches. Ample deer and turkey inhabit the area along with other mammals and birds to provide one of the best opportunities on the lake to view wildlife in its natural setting. The Corp of Engineers Wild Management asks that riders keep their horse off the plots since it destroys plantings Closed to motorized and non-motorized vehicular traffic, there are over 20 miles of well-marked wooded equestrian trails and natural surfaced roads, perfect for hours of riding enjoyment. Shoes for horses are optional. The roads and trails can be somewhat rocky in places so some riders prefer at least front shoes. Others, whose horses are more accustomed to the barefoot trim, find that their horses have no difficulty with the natural surfaces. The main wood trail is marked with yellow diamonds and is 12.5 miles long. At the furthest point within the peninsula and out past the 6 mile point on this trail, riders will find a favorite resting spot, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, highline poles, and beautiful views of the lake. In the summer, boaters also find this area of the peninsula to be a favorite stopping point. The entire yellow trail and out to the point will provide riders with about a 15-mile ride. There is a shorter 6.5-mile loop for those wanting a little less saddle time. Maintained entirely by volunteers of CSRA Equestrian Club, the trails are used primarily by equestrians. Trail Maps Maps are available either online or at the new information kiosk (another CSRA Equestrians volunteer contribution) located about 500 feet within the gated area. Scroll to bottom of this page for maps. Please note that as of 1/15/2022 there are a few newer short sections of marked connecting trails that have not yet been added to the map. Day Use Area Thanks to a 2013 partnership project between local equestrian volunteers (CSRA Equestrians & Back Country Horseman of Middle & South Georgia) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, there is now an enlarged day parking area for horse trailers that is free for day use horse riders. Please be courteous when parking and do not block others from leaving. Google Maps Location: https://goo.gl/maps/CpMQFRmvrjWrwTmQ7 Directions to day use area: Take GA-47 W to Ashmore Barden Road in Lincoln County. Turn onto Ashmore Barden Road. At the T intersection Stop and Turn right onto Double Branches Road travel all the way to the end (no turns) and you will arrive at the day use area. ​

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horse; sandy; flat; wide trails; lake;