Dawson Forest, near Dawsonville, GA
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There are plenty of trails, nice scenery, but some trails are narrow and rocky. Your horse will definitely need shoes. The trail markers and map could use an update; I didn't feel the trails were marked clearly enough the first time I rode these trails. (Got a little turned around a couple of times.) There is a portion fenced off with no treaspassing signs, and you definitely want to respect that (it's the old GNAL site - Luckily I didn't start glowing when riding bye it.). One aspect of the trails I find a little frustrating, is that you share the forest with hunters in the fall. Be mindful of the trail restrictions, and wear hunter's orange! |
| Reviewed by JaeC on 9/22/2015 8:25:24 AM |
Experience: Expert |
Ride Date: 8/23/2015 |
Hometown: Dawsonville, GA |
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Fausett Farms Horse Trails, near Dawsonville, GA
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I really enjoy riding at Fausett Farms. The trails are nicely maintained, and almost all of them are wide enough to ride side by side. The trails are marked very well, and there are plenty of watering holes. There is a few hitching posts near a pond, with an area to grill, and an in-woods outhouse (with a crescent moon and everything). There are a few different loops through the woods to chose from; and you can ride across the street in open fields too. The Blue and Yellow trail are easy enough for an Intermediate Novice. The Pink/Purple trail in the open fields an easier ride as well. I recommend the Red and Black trails for the more experienced rider. The Red trail has a nice steady incline up the mountainside, which I love to open up my horse into a full gallop. (So fun!) The Black trail has some of the steepest terrain. They have wash racks at the trailhead to cool down your horse after the ride. The campsite is in view of the roadside at the trailhead, and is just a hookup with access to a port-a-pot. This isn't ideal, but the trails definitely make up for what the "campsite" lacks. This is absolutely one of my favorite places to ride! |
| Reviewed by JaeC on 9/21/2015 7:57:54 AM |
Experience: Expert |
Ride Date: 8/31/2015 |
Hometown: Dawsonville, GA |
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