Dauset Trails Nature Center

Dauset Trails Nature Center is a private, non-profit nature center located near Jackson, Georgia, United States. The nature center is open year-round, except for certain holidays.

Dauset Trails Nature Center
Map showing the location of Dauset Trails Nature Center
Map showing the location of Dauset Trails Nature Center
Location of Dauset Trails in Georgia
LocationButts County, Georgia, USA
Nearest cityJackson, Georgia
Coordinates33.233878°N 83.944392°W / 33.233878; -83.944392
Area1,400 acres (5.67 km2; 2.19 sq mi)
Established1977
Websitedausettrails.com

Dauset Trails Nature Center’s stated mission is "to provide quality environmental education, outdoor recreation, and an understanding of early farm life through close and intimate contact with Georgia’s preserved flora and fauna."[1]

Features

Trails
  • 30 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails with beginner-, intermediate- and advanced-level paths. One of the trails leads to Indian Springs State Park. In 2021 an additional trail system called "The Creeks" was added connecting Dauset Trails with Jackson, GA.[2]
  • 5.5 mile loop Equestrian Trail
  • Woodland Garden Trail
  • Tree Identification Trail

Animal Exhibits
  • An Animal Trail exhibiting more than a dozen animals from bobcats to otters that have been rescued or rehabilitated and cannot be released into the wild.
  • A 19th century-style farm exhibit with goats, pigs, cows, a mule, donkey and chickens.
  • The "Wonder Room" section of the Visitor's Center contains live reptiles native to Georgia.
  • Home of the Official Georgia Groundhog General Beauregard Lee As of January 2018.

Images
  • Visitor's Center
    Visitor's Center
  • Wonder Room
    Wonder Room
  • Chapel
    Chapel
  • Bridge to Visitor's Center
    Bridge to Visitor's Center
  • Raccoon Carving
    Raccoon Carving
  • Acorn Carving
    Acorn Carving
  • Barnyard Exhibit
    Barnyard Exhibit
  • Country Store
    Country Store
  • Tenant House
    Tenant House
  • Blacksmith Shop
    Blacksmith Shop
  • Bison Overlook
    Bison Overlook
  • One of the turkey roosts
    One of the turkey roosts
  • Detail of Turkey Roost
    Detail of Turkey Roost
  • Hamp's Pond
    Hamp's Pond

References
  1. "Mission Statement". Dauset Trails Nature Center. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  2. "Trail Map". Dauset Trails Nature Center.
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