Saturday
August
13
2011
First Annual
- Organized by
- canyoncrawler
- Location
- Location not specified.
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Miles
- 2
- Feet of Elevation
- 282
- Group
- Little River Hiking Club
This Hike is Cancelled
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Hiking Route: DeSoto Scout Trail
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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 Route starts at the CCC North Trailhead. Take the Green Trail (Cabin Trail) back towards the last cabins. Take the first good trail to the right. Descend into the West Fork canyon on the steep trail. When You get to the river turn right (downstream) on the DeSoto Scout Trail. Travel on the trail for just over a half of a mile and take a right on Emergency exit 1. This will take you up a steep trail that climbs to the ridge and back to the CCC Road. When you get to the CCC Road take another right and this will lead you back to the CCC Trailhead. The whole trail is VERY scenic and there are several swimming holes along the trail. This is a great little day hike.
Hike Description:
This will be a moderate to strenuous hike led by National Park Service staff.This will be a moderate to strenuous hike. We will be exploring the swimming holes of the DST, between DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve. We should hit 3-4 swimming holes in total, and end the tour with a very special place indeed.
There will be approximately 2 hours of hiking and as much swimming as you can handle.
The purpose of this hike is to promote healthy activities and to get everybody acquainted with the swimming holes on the DeSoto Scout Trail.
Admission is free.
Bring plenty of water and a sack lunch.
The terrain will be rocky, so wear sturdy footwear with good support.
If you want to bring sandals to play in the river, bring them in your bag.
You REALLY need boots to be safe on the rocky terrain.
Recommended items: hiking stick, sunscreen, camera, towel, swimming gear
We will have 2 waterproof HD Cameras for the hikers to use while playing in the river.
Most of the hike isalong the river, but the trail is rocky and some sections require you to hop over boulders and traverse rock steps. The journey out of the canyon is strenuous and will be the most difficult part.
We will meet at the DeSoto State Park Lodge parking lot, then proceed to the trailhead.
Maps of the hike will be posted in the \"Maps\" folder within the \"Photos\" section.
If you need more info, please call 256 557 1582
Google Maps link: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Blalock+Dr+Fort+Payne%2C+AL+35967&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq&hnear=0x8861d4b8b69b0243%3A0xaff2bc4a4aa6301%2CBlalock+Dr%2C+Fort+Payne%2C+AL+35967&gl=us&ei=PZQwTrRNx-qBB5rlxOYK&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBUQ8gEwAA
Turn right on Blalock Drive and continue to the parking area at the DeSoto State Park Lodge.
Recommended Clothing:
The terrain will be rocky, so wear sturdy footwear with good support.\r\nIf you want to bring sandals to play in the river, bring them in your bag.\r\nYou REALLY need boots to be safe on the rocky terrain.\r\n\r\nRecommended items: hiking stick, sunscreen, camera, towel, swimming gear, hydration packRecommended Food:
Bring plenty of water and a sack lunch/snacksCancellation Condition:
RainDogs Allowed:
YesHike Start Location/Trailhead Details
Park:
Desoto State ParkTrailhead Name:
CCC Trailhead NorthDescription:
This is where Blalock Road Ends and the old CCC Road begins. This provides access to the CCC Trail and the new mountain bike trails. This also connects to the "Green Trail", which provides access to the amazing DeSoto Scout Trail. Three numbered "emergency exits" also provide access from the CCC Road to the DeSoto Scout Trail.Parking:
YesAppx # of Parking Spots:
20Is Free:
YesBathrooms:
NoWheelchair Accessible:
NoHave photos from this hike?
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