Jackson, GA
Trip Details:
Two State Parks with two animal parks, for a weekend to remember with General Beauregard
Type: Weekend Trip
Destinations: Indian Springs State Park, Dauset Trails Nature Center, High Falls State Park, Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
Hotels:
Budget: Days Inn by Wyndham Jackson
Indoor Quality: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson, an IHG Hotel
Using Google Maps, you can copy and paste the location name or coordinates into the google map search to find the Visitor Center/Main Office, since most do not have exact locations listed on their maps. It is recommended to visit, obtain a map, and talk with the Rangers about the park.
Can always pick up a souvenir as well.
Indian Springs State Park
Link: https://gastateparks.org/IndianSprings
Visitor Center: 33.247124, -83.923503
Park Type: Lake
Unique Features: Natural spring flowing mineral water, 105-acre lake, and Creek Indians Museum
Hiking Trails:
Nature Trail: Trailhead located just North of the visitor center, ¾ mile long, Easy Difficulty, Loop trail through woods. Easy warm-up trail.
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Multi-Use Trail: Trailhead located south of the visitor center and playground area. 3.25 miles long, Easy to Moderate Difficulty, Out and back trail that connects to Dauset Trails Nature Center. Hugs the waterline of Chief Mcintosh Lake.
Dauset Trails Nature Center
Link: https://dausettrails.com/
Main Office: 33.236009, -83.944553
Park Type: Hiking, Biking, Animal Sanctuary
Unique Features: Zoo, General Beauregard Lee the Weather Groundhog, 30-mile hike/bike trail system
Open Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00-5:00; There is no admission or parking fee.
Groundhog General Beauregard Lee eating
High Falls State Park
Link: https://gastateparks.org/HighFalls
Main Office/Trading Post: High Falls State Park, 33.178259, -84.020442
Park Type: Lake, Ruins, River Rapids
Unique Features: Cascading falls over the dam, Rapids down the Towaliga River
Hiking Trails:
Falls View Trail - Trailhead located just North of the bridge on the side of the High Falls Rd, opposite of the entrance to High Falls Pool Dr. Parking available at within the Main office area and has walking paths to cross the bridge. 1.5-mile double loop trail. Moderate to Moderately Strenuous Difficulty. A rocky forest trail following the river, providing excellent views of the river rapids/waterfalls of Towaliga River.
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Historic Trail - Trailhead located south of the main bridge, and east of the main office building. Half a mile long and Easy Difficulty. Boardwalk type of path providing info on the historic structures found along the way. Leads to the Tranquil Trail
Tranquil Trail - Trailhead located at the end of the Historic Trail. 2-mile loop trail and Easy difficulty. Dirt path through heavy forest, very isolated and relaxing for nature.
Waterfall over the dam in High Falls State Park
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary
Link: https://noahs-ark.org/3
Main Office: Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary
Park Type: Animal Sanctuary
Unique Features: 250-acre animal zoo with paved pathways
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Info: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00pm - 3:00pm, weather permitting.
Cost is $5 per person.