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Additional Trails to Consider (Alabama)
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Additional Trails to Consider (Alabama)Summary: The following Alabama trails and their descriptions were gathered from GORP’s website. A more complete list of trails are located at http://gorp.away.com/gorp/trailfinder/search_results.tcl?stateid=2 this link. This link http://www.localhikes.com/Default.asp gives detailed information on trails located by metropolitan areas. Horse Pens 40, Steele Alabama Highlights: Has the most interesting rock formations in the South. Trail: 6.0 miles
Highlights: This trail meanders through forests containing dogwoods, holly, longleaf pine, magnolia and cypress. Trail: 20 miles
Trail: 111 miles Bartram Trail (Tuskegee National Forests) Highlights: Hikers can see a wide variety of wild flowers and flowering trees, including dogwood and magnolias. Trail: 8.59 miles
Trail: 14 miles Kentuck ORV Trail - Loop 1 (Talladega National Forests) Trail: 9 miles Kentuck ORV Trail - Loop 2 (Talladega National Forests) Trail: 5 miles Kentuck ORV Trail - Loop 3 (Talladega National Forests) Trail: 2.5 miles Kentuck ORV Trail - Loop 4 (Talladega National Forests) Trail: 6.5 miles Chinnabee Silent Trail (Talladega National Forests) Highlights: This 6-mile trail goes by waterfalls. Trail: 6 miles
Trail: 4 miles Odum Trail (Talladega National Forests) Trail: 4.7 miles Skyway Loop Trail (Talladega National Forests) Trail: 6 miles Additional Trails to Consider (Florida)Summary: Eglin Air Force Base has one of the top ten ancient forests in the United States. The forest preserves the largest old growth longleaf pine forest in the United States — 2,000 acres, half the estimated 3,900 acres still in existence. The base management has cooperated with environmentalists and the local community to manage the forest. You need a permit to visit, but that can easily be obtained by stopping by the office in Niceville. Call (850) 882-4164 for directions and current information.38 The following Florida trails and their descriptions were gathered from GORP’s website. Additional trails can be found at this http://gorp.away.com/gorp/trailfinder/search_results.tcl?stateid=10 link. This link http://www.localhikes.com/Default.asp gives detailed information on trails located by metropolitan areas. Johnathan Dickinson Trail Highlights: Loxahatchee River, A historic National Scenic and Wild River, as well as acres of sand pine scrub, pine flat woods, mangrove, and river swamp highlight this trail. Trail: 9.59 miles
Highlights: The trail primarily crosses an area of flatlands and wet prairie, vegetated with pines, palmettos and low growing shrubs. These open tracts are noted for their spectacular display of wildflowers in the spring and summer. Trail: 14 miles
Highlights: The Marsh Nature Trail at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge provides a valuable introduction to the Everglades. Trail: 3.2 miles
Highlights: Over two hundred varieties of plants grow under this pine canopy, thirty of which are said to be found nowhere else on earth. Trail: 7 miles
Highlights: Over two hundred varieties of plants grow under this pine canopy, thirty of which are said to be found nowhere else on earth. Trail: 5 miles
Highlights: The trail begins in pinelands and traverses open glades as well as densely vegetated areas. Trail: 11 miles
Highlights: Step back in time as you walk this old road once used by wild cotton pickers and fishermen. Trail: 7.5 miles
Highlights: Along the road you may see alligators, herons, egrets, deer, turtles, and snail kites. An observation tower at the halfway point provides panoramic views. Trail: 7.5 miles
Highlights: The 7-mile blue-blazed trail winds through diverse terrain and ecosystems to the once-booming town of St. Francis. Trail: 7 miles
Highlights: Take time to enjoy the 2.8-mile yellow-blazed trail that loops from the "blue" trail around a natural spring. Trail: 2.8 miles
Highlights: Most of the trail is under canopy and is protected from sun. Takes you by the carnivorous pitcher plant - cool! Several short sections of challenging mud/root combo. Trail: 9 miles
Highlights: This trail is an easy walk with fantastic views, beautiful cascading waterfalls, and peaceful fishing. Trail: 4.4 miles
Highlights: This trail offers a very pleasant hike past waterfalls, through hardwood forest, wildflowers and magnificent panoramic views. Trail: 6 miles
Highlights: This great hike along beautiful Stover Creek to the summit of Mt. Springer offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains. Trail: 10 miles
Highlights: Views of surrounding mountains and an opportunity to view a double waterfall add to the hiking experience. Trail: 2.5 miles
Highlights: This trail offers a very pleasant hike or bicycle ride, first overlooking and then alongside the shoreline of Lake Blue Ridge. The forest type is basic Southern Appalachian hardwood with a variety of trees, shrubs and wildflower. Trail: 3.3 miles
Highlights: This trail provides vistas of mountain ridges and descends to shores of beautiful Lake Blue Ridge. It also passes through coves of mature hardwoods. Trail: 5.8 miles
Highlights: This Trail offers some of the most scenic horseback riding and hiking in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Trail: 15 miles
Highlights: On this trail you will experience breathtaking views of gorgeous waterfalls and surrounding mountains. Trail: 3.5 miles
Highlights: This trail, within the Brasstown Wilderness, provides excellent views from open ridge tops. Trail: 5.5 miles
Highlights: This challenging trail, with high ridges and steep climbs to several mountaintops, crosses a 260-foot swinging bridge over the Toccoa River. Trail: 35.5 miles
Highlights: This hike leads into the spectacular Dukes Creek Gorge where it dead-ends across the very impressive 300-foot Dukes Creek Falls. Trail: .8 miles
Highlights: This trail offers a hike along scenic Bear Creek through hemlock-cove hardwood forests and passes by an immense, old growth yellow poplar tree. Trail: 6.7 miles
Highlights: Experience the roaring cascades and waterfalls of Mountain Creek gorge as the trail threads its way through stands of white pine and hemlock. Trail: 5.6 miles
Highlights: It has names and dates chiseled into it from early 1800's, and a great lookout area at the top. There’s also a civil war museum at the top. Trail: 2.6 miles
Highlights: The Stonewall Falls Mountain Biking Loop is comprised of a mixture of old US Forest Service roads, old logging roads, and single-track. The Saga Mountain lookout point provides an awesome view of mountains including Ranbun Bald (Georgia's second highest mountain. Trail: 8 miles
Highlights: Experience the roaring cascades and waterfalls of Mountaintown Creek gorge as the trail threads its way through stands of white pine and hemlock. Be prepared to get your feet wet as the trail crosses the creek several times. Trail: 5.6 miles
Two hundred years ago naturalist and explorer William Bartram roamed the southern wilderness. Traveling alone, he studied the plants and animals of the region and recorded his findings in his journal, The Travels of William Bartram. Bartram's journal is considered by many to be the first in a long tradition of American spiritual naturalists. Hikers can experience parts of William Bartram’s journey along the 37-mile Georgia portion of the Bartram trail. Trail: 37 miles Download 271.31 Kb. Share with your friends:
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