Kinnard Creek Trail, Oconee National Forest
This five mile trail connects the Concord, Friendship, and Horse hunt
camps. The northern Concord third of the trail follows a small creek through mixed hardwood forest. The southern two
thirds mostly follows ridges through pine forest, but descends to cross
Kinnard, Wise, and Rush Creeks.
The northern third of the trail is easy, pleasant walking. The central third of the trail is difficult
because it is poorly marked. Also, the crossings at
Kinnard and Wise Creeks are moderately difficult much of the year, and could
become impassible after a thunderstorm. Another hazard as of 2005, are
scratchy briars encroaching much of the central third. The southern third,
from Friendship to Horse hunt camps, would rank as easy except the trail is
poorly marked where it crosses Rush Creek.
Kinnard Creek Trail crosses several Forest Service roads and one county
road. A short loop is possible by parking at Horse hunt camp, following FS
1013 and 1013A to Friendship hunt camp, then following the trail back to the
car. FS 1013 may actually be better than the trail for wildlife viewing because it crosses a
wetland. However, the trail is less likely to flood because it mostly stays on
high groud.
Access
The trail is between Jackson and Monticello. From Monticello, take Georgia Route 16 west 6.3 miles to Concord Church Road. Turn left and go 1.6 miles to Concord Hunt Camp.
Coordinates
approximately Latitude 33° 17' 27'' N,
Longitude 083° 48' 20'' W
Note: Like all National Forests, hiking and camping are allowed anywhere except where specifically prohibited. However, many parcels of land in the area are not part of the National Forest. Please respect the private landowners' rights.
Caution: Hunting is also allowed anywhere in the National Forest, except where specifically prohibited. We recommend you stay away from active hunting areas, unless you are familiar with the hazards and appropriate precautions. Hunting is prohibited in certain popular recreation areas. Also, the whole National Forest is free of hunting certain parts of the year. Contact the ranger station for details.
Point of Contact
Oconee Ranger Station
References
See Oconee National Forest page.
This page is just a starting point. Once you decide which sites you might visit, we strongly recommend you contact the owner or manager for the latest information on features, access, and safety.
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David Farrier, farrier@iglou.com
Kinnard Creek Trail last spot checked January 2006.
Last edited 12 Feb 2006.