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Dauset Trails Nature Center
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Dauset Trails Nature Center is located in Georgia (U.S. state)
Dauset Trails Nature Center
Dauset Trails Nature Center
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location Butts County, Georgia, USA
Nearest city Jackson, Georgia
Area 1,400 acres (5.67 km2; 2.19 sq mi)
Established 1977
Website dausettrails.com

The Dauset Trails Nature Center is a special place in Jackson, Georgia, USA. It is a private, non-profit center. This means it is not run by the government and relies on support from people who care about nature.

The center is open almost every day of the year. Its main goal is to teach people about nature. It also offers fun outdoor activities. You can learn about Georgia's plants and animals up close. You can also see what farm life was like a long time ago.

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What You Can Do There

Dauset Trails Nature Center has many exciting things to see and do. It is a great place for families and anyone who loves the outdoors. You can explore trails, meet animals, and learn about history.

Explore the Trails

The center has over 30 miles of trails. You can use these trails for mountain biking or hiking. There are paths for all skill levels, from easy to challenging. One trail even connects to Indian Springs State Park. In 2021, a new trail system called "The Creeks" opened. It links Dauset Trails directly to the city of Jackson.

There is also a 5.5-mile trail just for horses. Other trails include a peaceful Woodland Garden Trail. You can also walk the Tree Identification Trail to learn about different trees.

Meet the Animals

Dauset Trails is home to many animals. You can walk along the Animal Trail to see them. These animals, like bobcats and otters, were rescued. They cannot go back into the wild on their own. The center gives them a safe home.

You can also visit a farm that looks like it's from the 1800s. Here, you will meet friendly farm animals. These include goats, pigs, cows, a mule, a donkey, and chickens. It's a fun way to see how farms used to work.

Inside the Visitor Center, there is a "Wonder Room." This room has live reptiles that live in Georgia. You can learn about snakes, turtles, and other cool creatures.

A very special resident is General Beauregard Lee. He is the Official Georgia Groundhog! General Lee has lived at Dauset Trails since January 2018. He helps predict when spring will arrive each year.

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    Visitor Center

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    Wonder Room

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    Chapel

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    Bridge to Visitor Center

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    Raccoon Carving

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    Acorn Carving

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    Barnyard Exhibit

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    Country Store

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    Tenant House

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    Blacksmith Shop

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    Bison Overlook

  • Turkey Roosts

    One of the turkey roosts

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    Detail of Turkey Roost

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    Hamp's Pond

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