This route is a combination of overnights routes #1 and #2, resulting in a three-day two-night experience. Launching is either at French’s Lake, Holley Creek or Boatyard Landings. Courtesy: Alabama Canoe Trails Website
The trail is considered an easy trail with gentle or no grade.
Jug Lake
Departing from Rice Creek Landing, this overnight trail follows Rice Creek, Briar Lake and Tensaw River around Richarson Island, with a stopover at the Jug Lake Camping Platform. This trail offers a mixture of more secluded smaller water and open bigger water. Courtesy: Alabama Canoe Trails Website
Dead Lake
Traveling down Tensaw Lake this trail provides the opportunity to explore the backwater sloughs and tributaries of Tensaw Lake. This camping platform area has two platforms and can accomodate a larger group. Courtesy: Alabama Canoe Trails Website
Canal Island
Starting in the upper reaches of the Mobile-Tensaw Forever Wild Property, this trail begins in a small waterway that meanders through mature bottomland hardwood forests. After spending the night on the Canal Island Camping Platform you can enjoy Tensaw Lake and its backwater sloughs. Courtesy: Alabama Canoe Trails Website
Canal Island/Dead Lake
This two-night, three day-trail consists of a mixture of the small water of Globe Creek and Bayou Tallapoosa as well as the more open water of Stiggins Lake and Tensaw River. Courtesy: Alabama Canoe Trails Website
Spoonbill Sandbar
Lauching from French’s Lake Coastal Access Kiosk, this overnight trip provides an interesting chance to witness the vast bottomland hardwood forest of the upper Mobile-Tensaw Delta. The land-based Spoonbill Sandbar Campsite on the Alabama River allows for an overnight experience in the style of William Bartram himself. Courtesy: Alabama Canoe Trails Website
Wind Creek State Park Horse Orange Trail
Approximately 20 miles long. Oragne Trail is 5 miles and the Blue trail is 15 miles. Offereing multiple views of wild life, the Jeff Reed Horse Trail takes riders through a vast forest of mixed hard wood, pines, ferns, along a stream and views of Lake Martin. For visitors that are horse camping, an additional […]
Wind Creek State Park Horse Blue Trail
Approximately 20 miles long. Orange Trail is 5 miles and the Blue trail is 15 miles. Offereing multiple views of wild life, the Jeff Reed Horse Trail takes riders through a vast forest of mixed hard wood, pines, ferns, along a stream and views of Lake Martin. For visitors that are horse camping, an additional […]
Alabama River – Gee’s Bend Park to Miller’s Ferry Campground
The women of Gees Bend were “discovered” by the outside world in the 1970s, making quilts with an almost impossible parallel to the American expressionist painting movement from which they lived physically and culturally worlds apart. To get close to the area with a kayak or canoe, consider staying at Roland Cooper State Park or […]
Jeff Friend Trail
Explore maritime forest, wetlands, and Little Lagon. Many species of plants and birds can often be seen along this universally accessible trail. Universally accessible Rating: Easy to Moderate. Time: 1 hour. Distance: 1 mile Loop. Courtesy: US Fish & Wildlife Service
Bee Ridge
Sipsey is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and offers outstanding opportunities for solitude. Hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing are permitted in the Sipsey Wilderness. Horseback riding is allowed on trails specifically designated for horses. Motorized vehicles are not allowed inside the Sipsey Wilderness boundaries.
Gum Pond Horse and Wagon Trail
Sipsey is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and offers outstanding opportunities for solitude. Hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing are permitted in the Sipsey Wilderness. Horseback riding is allowed on trails specifically designated for horses. Motorized vehicles are not allowed inside the Sipsey Wilderness boundaries.
Northwest Horse and Wagon Trail
Sipsey is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and offers outstanding opportunities for solitude. Hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing are permitted in the Sipsey Wilderness. Horseback riding is allowed on trails specifically designated for horses. Motorized vehicles are not allowed inside the Sipsey Wilderness boundaries.
Rippey Trail
Sipsey is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and offers outstanding opportunities for solitude. Hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing are permitted in the Sipsey Wilderness. Horseback riding is allowed on trails specifically designated for horses. Motorized vehicles are not allowed inside the Sipsey Wilderness boundaries.
Bunyan Hill Trail
Sipsey is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and offers outstanding opportunities for solitude. Hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing are permitted in the Sipsey Wilderness. Horseback riding is allowed on trails specifically designated for horses. Motorized vehicles are not allowed inside the Sipsey Wilderness boundaries.
Gaslight Trail
The Land Trust is passionate about preserving lands for public use and encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the wonders of the natural world.Huntsville installed a series of signs from Big Spring Park along 1.2 miles streets that lead residents and visitors to the Three Caves trailhead – and the Land Trust’s 25+ […]
Family Bike Loop
The Family Bike Loop is a 2.5 mile loop rated easy to moderate. It can be accessed by the Lost Falls Trailhead
Watts Trail
The Land Trust is passionate about preserving lands for public use and encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the wonders of the natural world.Huntsville installed a series of signs from Big Spring Park along 1.2 miles streets that lead residents and visitors to the Three Caves trailhead – and the Land Trust’s 25+ […]
Hotel Basin
The Land Trust is passionate about preserving lands for public use and encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the wonders of the natural world.Huntsville installed a series of signs from Big Spring Park along 1.2 miles streets that lead residents and visitors to the Three Caves trailhead – and the Land Trust’s 25+ […]
Oak Park Trail
The Land Trust is passionate about preserving lands for public use and encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the wonders of the natural world.Huntsville installed a series of signs from Big Spring Park along 1.2 miles streets that lead residents and visitors to the Three Caves trailhead – and the Land Trust’s 25+ […]
Payne Lake Nature Trail
Offers outdoor enthusiasts solitude, a scenic lake, and picturesque campsites. Payne Lake Recreation Area has two swimming beaches and bathhouses for users of the recreation area. Each bathhouse has restrooms and showers. Camping is permitted at 76 developed sites along the shoreline of the 110-acre Payne Lake. Each site has a picnic table, cooking or […]
Bottomland Cut-off Trail
The Wehle Tract is typically open the first and third weekend of each month, unless the weekend is near a major holiday, providing opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, bird watching and horseback riding. The Wehle Tract is closed the months of August, December, and January. RV water and electrical hook ups are available on […]
Firebreak Trail
The Wehle Tract is typically open the first and third weekend of each month, unless the weekend is near a major holiday, providing opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, bird watching and horseback riding. The Wehle Tract is closed the months of August, December, and January. RV water and electrical hook ups are available on […]
Maddox to Mud Cut Designated Equestrian Route
Maddox to Mud Cut is the first designated equestrian route located in the Oakmulgee District. It has a beautiful landscape filled with steep ridges and rolling hills that fades away to hardwood bottoms. Its diverse terrain provides scenic views of the longleaf foliage and unique wetlands. So whether your equestrian adventure includes a quiet afternoon […]
Pedestrian Trail
There is a 3.1-mile walking trail at Ed Lisenby Lake. 1 mile of the trail is primitive, while the remaining 2.1 miles are paved. Approximate walking time is one hour. The trail is available year round for your walking/jogging pleasure. Your pets are welcome to walk the trail with you, but they must be on […]
Lake Loop Trail
The Trail takes the visitor through the maritime forest, where the dominant plants are Loblolly and Slash Pines, Live Oak, Southern Magnolia, and Tupelo Gum. It leads by slightly elevated boardwalk from the parking lot to Gaillard Lake, where turtles, an occasional alligator and wading birds can be seen. Those wanting to go further can […]
Campground Trail
These trails start at the campground and visitors can enter the Sanctuary through a pedestrian only entrance. One trail joins at the Lake Loop Trail. While the other ends at a pavillion on the beach. Once visitors make their way to the beach they can then walk along the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico […]
Dune Edge Trail
This trail follows the beach meadow which is behind the primary dune and is made up of a variety of flowering weeds, grasses and woody plants. This trail runs from the Swamp Overlook along the primary dune and passes by the southern end of Gaillard Lake. Courtesy: Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
Northern Section
The 7.5-mile CVRR Trail offers biking, jogging, and walking and connects to the Shawmut Mill Village. The trail follows what was once the Chattahoochee Valley Railroad that serviced four textile mills in the area. Courtesy: National Recreational Trails
Southern Section
The trail’s Southern Section is 5.6 miles long, with a half-mile road and sidewalk link connecting to the trail’s Northern Section. Today, this trail ties together all the mill villages that compose the city of Valley and passes many of the area’s historic landmarks. Courtesy: National Recreational Trails
Swamp Overlook Trail
This is a short trail leading from the Banding Area to an overlook at the Swamp. Sometimes the Swamp may be dry due to the climate. This is a great spot for viewing wintering woodland species. Courtesy: Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
Upper Woodlands Trail
The Upper Woodland Trail starts at the north-west corner of the Lake Loop Trail and follows the firebreak along a wide path. It then bears left (South) from the firebreak and meanders through a pine forest, interspersed with Magnolia, Wax Myrtle and Yaupon. It rejoins the southern most firebreak and returns to the Lake Loop […]
To Fort Gaines
The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Fort was recently designated as one of the Eleven […]
Beaver Dam Trail
Boy Scouts cleared the trails and installed benches for their Eagle Scout projects. The five Harvest Square trails include a 1/2 mile walk through oaks and pines (Dry Creek Trail); two trails that edge the holding ponds (Edge Trail and Pete’s Trail); one that provides an excellent view of the agricultural lands (Pete’s Trail), and […]
Eagle Trail
Boy Scouts cleared the trails and installed benches for their Eagle Scout projects. The five Harvest Square trails include a 1/2 mile walk through oaks and pines (Dry Creek Trail); two trails that edge the holding ponds (Edge Trail and Pete’s Trail); one that provides an excellent view of the agricultural lands (Pete’s Trail), and […]
Lookout Point Trail
Boy Scouts cleared the trails and installed benches for their Eagle Scout projects. The five Harvest Square trails include a 1/2 mile walk through oaks and pines (Dry Creek Trail); two trails that edge the holding ponds (Edge Trail and Pete’s Trail); one that provides an excellent view of the agricultural lands (Pete’s Trail), and […]
Senators Trail
Boy Scouts cleared the trails and installed benches for their Eagle Scout projects. The five Harvest Square trails include a 1/2 mile walk through oaks and pines (Dry Creek Trail); two trails that edge the holding ponds (Edge Trail and Pete’s Trail); one that provides an excellent view of the agricultural lands (Pete’s Trail), and […]
Cave
Cave Trail up the mountain to the Tom Bevill trail starts across the paved park road from the cave itself. It is a 1 mile ascent with an elevation gain of approximately 100 feet. Some short sections have a max grade of greater than 20%. This trail ends into the Tom Bevill Trail. It is […]
Seals Trail
2 miles. This trail follows Town Creek from the bridge at Highway 227 to the campground. It offers gorgeous fall color with a vast array of maple, hickory, and beech trees. This trail is named for Rex and Ruth Seale, a couple who have worked hard hours building our extensive trail system and who have […]
Old Still Path
This short trail, connects the Waterfall Trail with the Cascade Trail. It passes a well preserved old Whiskey still that was on the land before becoming a Sate Parkl. Notice the revenuers ax marks in the remains. This path is Easy. Courtesy: Alabama State Parks