Heritage Park Trails (Watkinsville)

Heritage Park bike trail

Old school singletrack along the Apalachee River in Oconee County. Tight, twisty trail with roots, rocks, short steep climbs and fast descents.

Location Farmington area, between Watkinsville and Madison on US 441
Drive from our store About 40 minutes
Length About 9.7 miles of bike trail
Surface Dirt singletrack with roots and rocks
Skill level Intermediate to advanced
Cost Free
Hours Sunrise to sunset

Get directions from our store

Oconee County Heritage Park page for current conditions, hours, and fees.

About the ride

Heritage Park is a 364-acre Oconee County park on US 441, about 10 miles north of Madison. It sits along the Apalachee River, with woods, creeks, and separate trails for bikes and horses.

The bike trails add up to about 9.7 miles. Riders describe it as old school singletrack: tight and twisty, with roots, rocks, punchy climbs and fast downhills. There are easier ways to shorten the loop, but this one is better suited to riders with some trail experience than to first-timers.

Signs are minimal in spots, so download a trail map before you go or ride with someone who knows it.

Where to park

Lot Address Links
Bike trailhead 2543 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677 Map
Directions

Good to know

  • Bikes and horses have separate trails, with a short shared section. On shared trail, bikes yield to horses and hikers.
  • Signs are sparse. Bring a map or use a trail app.
  • Skip it after heavy rain, since roots and clay get slick.
  • The park hosts livestock and horse events, so the lot can be busy on event days.

Stop by Okana Outdoors before you ride

We are at 1101 Parkside Main, Greensboro, GA 30642, in the Publix shopping center next to Amici. We sell and service Trek, Electra, Aventon, and Segway bikes.

Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm, closed Sunday. Heading out early on a weekend? Stop by the day before so you have what you need.

Questions about where to ride? Call us at (706) 405-3393.

See all bike trails near Lake Oconee

Trail information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Conditions, closures, fees, and parking can change without notice. Please check with the park or trail manager before heading out, and ride within your ability.

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