Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Open year round, Frady Branch is the ideal location for your next mountain bike trip, hike, or horseback ride. With 14.5 miles of trails to explore, there's something here for everyone to enjoy! Leashed pets are also welcome.
Conveniently located between the towns of Cornelia and Toccoa, and only 45 minutes from Gainesville, Frady Branch offers visitors the chance to escape from the city and enjoy peace and solitude at this relatively quiet trail system.
Hunting is also a popular activity given the easy access from Frady Branch trailhead to the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area. Visitors should refer to the GA DNR website for hunting and fishing regulations and seasons: https://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/hunter-resources
ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads. They may only be used on roads/trails designated specifically for their use. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/chattahoochee-oconee/recreation/opportunities/highway-vehicles-ohv
You are required to show proof that you have purchased a pass. You may either print out a physical copy of the pass and keep it on your person or save a copy of your pass on your mobile device.
If purchasing onsite using Scan & Pay, please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to your arrival.
All users, including hunters, are required to purchase a day use pass regardless of whether you use any of the provided amenities in the parking lot.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is prohibited and visitors who park illegally will be fined. Never park in front of a closed gate.
This pass is valid until 11:59 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and person specified for this pass.
Please check the forest website for the most recent closures and openings. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/conf/recreation
Passes are non-transferrable between users, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Cell phone connectivity on the forest may be limited, plan ahead.
All America the Beautiful Passes and Golden Age Passports are accepted at this site. Those passes are good for the pass holder and up to three adults per vehicle.