YOUR LOCAL OUTING GUIDETRY478 · MIDDLE GEORGIAFALL 2026
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Old-growth hiking at Moody Forest WMA

Walk more than five miles of interpretive trail through a rare old-growth landscape with 200- to 300-year-old longleaf pines and tupelo cypress estimated at more than 600 years old. River fishing, canoe access, wildlife watching and geocaching broaden the trip.

Open old-growth longleaf pine woodland at Moody Forest Wildlife Management Area.

Longleaf pine habitat at Moody Forest WMA. · Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

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  1. Moody Forest longleaf pine woodland
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What to expect

Walk more than five miles of interpretive trail through a rare old-growth landscape with 200- to 300-year-old longleaf pines and tupelo cypress estimated at more than 600 years old. River fishing, canoe access, wildlife watching and geocaching broaden the trip.

Baxley · Visitors 16+ need a qualifying Georgia license or Lands Pass · 2–4 hours

Moody Forest Wildlife Management Area · East River Road kiosk, Baxley, GA 31513

Year-round hiking; check hunts, burns and road conditions

Two interpretive trails are listed for year-round hiking, but active hunts, prescribed burns, weather and dirt-road conditions affect a visit. Current regulations list firearm deer hunting November 1–December 15, 2026, plus spring turkey and other seasons.

  • More than five miles of interpretive trail
  • Ancient longleaf pine and tupelo cypress
  • Altamaha-area canoe, fishing and wildlife access

Before you go

  • Every visitor age 16 or older needs a qualifying Georgia hunting or fishing license or a Lands Pass.
  • Check current hunt dates and wear bright colors during hunting seasons.
  • Check DNR closure and prescribed-burn notices, weather and dirt-road conditions before travel.
  • Sign in at the East River Road kiosk. Vehicles may use only open improved roads and must never block a gate.
  • ATVs are prohibited. Geocaching is restricted during managed hunts and before 10am in turkey season.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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