15-45 Minutes
McDougal Trail
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
A 1/2mile-long dirt path winding through woods to reach McDougal Mound.
This trail is named after Captain Robert McDougal, who was in command of Fort Hawkins in 1809. McDougal died in 1809, and according to legend, was buried in a small Indian mound near the fort, but archaeologists did not find any human remains in the mound during the excavations in the 1930s. There were three smaller mounds between the McDougal Mound and the fort which were destroyed during expansion and construction of Macon. Along the trail you will see the park's original entrance from the 1930s.
Tags
HikingAnimalsBirdsArcheologyForests and WoodlandsDeciduous ForestsFortsNative American HeritageTrailsOcmulgee Mounds National Historical ParkhistorycultureMississippian period
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Duration
15-45 Minutes
Duration Details
The trail distance is 1/2 mile long one way.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The trail begins on pavement on the Heritage Trail portion before transitioning to dirt for the remainder of the trail. It is relatively flat until just before the McDougal Mound, where there is a small flight of stairs.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed on the park grounds on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are not permited in the Visitor Center unless they are a service animal. Please pick up after you dog during your visit.
Reservations
No
Location
McDougal Trailhead