Latest position from the Forest Service on Horseback riding in the National Forest
Click here for a video from Region 8 Supervisor, George Bain regarding horseback riding.
Exciting News from the Oconee Ranger District!
The first meeting with the Forest Service concerning an official Ocmulgee Trail System is behind us and we have good news to report. Right now we have about 18 miles of designated trails on the river. With the new proposal the trail mileage will increase to between 35- 40 miles. This will include two loop trails out of 1099, Omulgee Flats and 2 out Omulgee Bluff, and maybe one out of the Concord Hunt Camp, and 1 loop out of Gladesville Hunt Camp. The Forest Service will be looking at using mostly user created trails to make these loops. If you add the usable Forest Service Roads this will add more miles to the system. This process will take some time so we will be updating you as time goes on. This map shows roughly the proposed trails. Continue to check back here for the most up to date information on this exciting project!
Updated Information on Forest Service Direction
As of November 2007, the incoming Forest Supervisor Charles Bain has annouced a "different direction" in this situation. More information will be coming shortly.
Click here to read his letter 11/07
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The FS has annouced their intention to limit horses to designated trails and marked roads in the National Forest in Georgia. BCHSG does not support this decision. We, along wtih BCHNG and BCH of America will file an appeal on this ruling should it become necessary.
BCHSG recently found out that the FS does not consider this decision to be appeal able. Click here for a letter from our lawyer to the FS in dispute of this decision!
and here for their response! 10/07
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