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MCTR members to
meet at Bussey Point Trail Head and leave out at
11:00 a.m.
Bring picnic
lunch for trail and be prepared to ride for several
hours.
For more
directions or details call:
Linda -
706-789-2223 or 678-234-0642
Bussey Point Horse Trail, Lincoln CO., Georgia
Length 12.4 miles
Description:
Bussey Point is a 2,545 acre peninsula at the
confluence of the Savannah River and Little River.
See the
Wildlife Management
section, on the Natural Resources page, for a more
detailed description. The Bussey Point Horse Trail,
which is currently under construction is 12.4 miles
long and circles the peninsula. The Corps is also
working with partners to build a campground near the
trail entrance specifically designed for use by
campers with horses. The roads and trails throughout
the area cover roughly 20 miles and are also open to
hikers and mountain bikers. Currently there are 10
primitive campsites near the trail entrance
available for $6 a night on a first come first serve
basis. Within the area are 6 hike in/boat in
camp/picnic sites (4 under construction), a rain
shelter, an observation tower, several natural
beaches, 15 food plots, and a hand pump well. The
area is closed to hikers and others during annual
management hunts.
To print maps on one sheet, at your print menu
adjust paper orientation to landscape and paper size
to legal.
Bussey Point Trail Map
Directions:
From the Hwy. 47 Little River Bridge in Lincoln Co.
GA, go north 1.8 miles and turn right on
Ashmore-Barden Rd. Go 3 miles to stop sign and turn
right on Double Branches Rd. Go 3 miles until
pavement ends. Continue straight on dirt road 0.5
miles to check station and parking area.
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