Hike Location and Carpool
Attending: 21
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canyoncrawler +19
We also purchased energy bars, energy gel and other snacks for the Volunteers. We also have a special gift for our first volunteers! Bring your friends! |
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Carla +0
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Maybe Coming: 0
Not Coming: 1
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Mary Haynie +0
Sorry - just realized I am too busy with work. |
Saturday
July
9
2011
DeSoto Scout Trail WORK DAY July 9, 2011 meet at the Little River Canyon Center at 8 AM.
- Organized by
- canyoncrawler
- Location 4322 Little River Trail NE, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967
- Time
- 8:00 AM
- Miles
- 1
- Feet of Elevation
- 51
- Group
- Little River Hiking Club
- Meeting Address
- 4322 Little River Trail NE, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967
This Hike is Cancelled
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Hiking Route: DeSoto Scout Trail: Backcountry Trailhead to Straight Creek
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Approximate route statistics:
Please note that Mileage and Cumulative Elevation Gain are approximate, and are shown FOR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual numbers will be 10-50% higher, depending how accurately hike organizer plotted the route. Unless you can walk - no, FLY! - a perfect straight line!
Please note that Mileage and Cumulative Elevation Gain are approximate, and are shown FOR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual numbers will be 10-50% higher, depending how accurately hike organizer plotted the route. Unless you can walk - no, FLY! - a perfect straight line!
Hiking Route Description:
This is an easy trail down to the future site of the New Bridge over Straight Creek.
Hike Description:
1Recommended Clothing:
Sturdy boots, Long pants, Clothing suited for hot Alabama Summer conditions. Safety glasses,leather gloves,ear protection, and tools provided.Recommended Food:
Bring your Lunch and a personal water bottle container Cold water and home made snacks will be provided.Cancellation Condition:
Thunderbolts and lightning... Very very frightening!Dogs Allowed:
UndeterminedHike Start Location/Trailhead Details
Park:
Little River Canyon National PreserveTrailhead Name:
Desoto Scout Trail Backcountry TrailheadDescription:
This is the Desoto Scout Trail Backcountry Trailhead. It is the midway point of the trail. It is also the site of the Little River Canoe Trailhead. It is accessible by LRCNP Backcountry road 5. From Fort Payne AL: AL Hwy 35 South. At the top of the mountain turn left on CR 89 (Desoto Parkway after about 4 miles. turn right on CR 476 (Oakhill Road) After about 2 miles turn left on Dunn Road. This road will turn to dirt and ou will need some ground clearance to get to the trailhead. Go about 3 miles and the trailhead is on the left just as you see the river. If you come to a creek crossing you have gone too far.Parking:
YesAppx # of Parking Spots:
10Is Free:
NoBathrooms:
YesWheelchair Accessible:
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