Wise Creek Trail, Oconee National Forest
This is the middle section of the Ocmulgee Bluff Trail System on the west edge of
the Oconee National Forest. The trail goes through piney woods, hardwood
bottoms, follows the Ocmulgee River, and climbs back through piney
woods. It is about five miles long and open to hiking, horseback riding, and
bicycling. The southern end of the trail connects to the Ocmulgee River trail. The northern end
connects to the middle of the Kinnard Creek
trail. The section north of the Wise Creek canoe launch
often is wet, while most of the trail is good most of the
year. The section between County Road 143 and the Kinnard Creek Trail crosses
Wise Creek, and a thunderstorm can make this crossing difficult. The access roads may not be suitable for automobiles, especially in wet weather.
Access
Access is at To find them, we recommend a map.
Coordinates
Wise Creek bridge approximately Latitude 33° 15' 23'' N,
Longitude 083° 47' 59'' 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
Wise Creek trail last spot checked February 2011.
Last edited 24 February 2011.