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Murray County Georgia Hiking Trails
Songbird
Trail
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Length: 1.5 miles
Rating: Easy
Exceptional bird watching, an abundance of gorgeous wildflowers, and an
active beaver pond are some highlights designed for all age groups to use
and enjoy.
An abundance of wildflowers greets hikers along this interpretive loop
trail as it meanders through the Songbird Management Area. Follow the
trail around the active beaver pond and through a variety of habitat types
offering excellent birding opportunities.
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swamp, a boardwalk and observation platform offer a different perspective
of the Songbird Area. The trail is designed for all age groups to use and
enjoy. The Grassy Mountain Tower Trail merges with this trail for a short
distance.
Directions:
Take U.S. 411 north from Chatsworth and go 3 miles to Eton. Turn right
at the only traffic light and follow the road, which becomes Forest
Service Road 18 for 10.4 miles. Turn left, on Forest Service Road 68, and
go 5.7 miles to the T-intersection. Turn left, staying on Forest Service
Road 68 and travel 5.9 miles to the Songbird Trail parking area.
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