Frady Branch Trail: Chattahoochee National Forest

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Frady Branch Trail: Chattahoochee National Forest

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Leather Wood Loop Trailhead GA-184 Toccoa GA 30577

Hike: Frady Branch Trail: Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 10 2025 9:00 am >> Fri, Oct 10 2025 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Sep 27 2025 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 9 2025 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

10.1 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Mahsheed
Chuck M

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Come join us on the very first AOC hike to Frady Branch Trail! This trail system is a collection of trails in the Lake Russell Wildlife management area conveniently between Cornelia and Toccoa, GA. This is a 10.1 mile loop has many historical points of interest including two cemeteries which are quite old. There are beautiful wildflowers, small waterfalls and a few creek crossings. There is one creek crossing which will get your feet wet (unless of course, you bring along water shoes).

There are some unmarked side trails leading to points of interest, including Big Leatherwood Falls and Roman's Den. Total televation gain is about 1140 feet. We will stop at about the six mile point to have a short lunch. So bring your curious selves, your water, lunch and snack and a pair of water shoes and we will traverse the 10.1 miles together and help us put a new one in the AOC books!

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Snacks

Water shoes

Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta:

Take 85 North to exit 154 for GA -63 toward Martin Br Rd/Toccoa.

Turn LEFT onto Ga-63 and drive 11 miles.

Turn RIGHT to stay on GA-185N and drive 5.6 miles.

Turn left onto Nf 389 and drive 150 feet

and arrive at Frady Branch Equestrian and Bike Trail System

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Here is a map of the route we plan to take:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.