Hike Alabama An Atlas of Alabama's Greateast Hiking Adventures

by Cuhaj, Joe

• ISBN13: 9780762708437
• ISBN10: 0762708433
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Globe Pequot

Summary

Lavishly detailed and richly illustrated, Hike America "TM" guides are the ultimate hiking guidebooks. Each book includes extensive information on hiking throughout the state or region. Each profile is richly illustrated with photography and provides: -- A general overview of the hike-- A description of any pertinent historical or geological points of interest-- A comprehensive, mile-by-mile description of the hike and what to look for-- Any special precautions; and special points along the way you won't want to miss-- A locator map showing you where in the state the hike is located-- Shaded relief maps to provide the reader with a clear picture of the terrain-- A profile map showing the elevation gain or loss and where the steeper sections of the hike occur along the way

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Hikes at a Glance	x
Hike Locator Map	xiii
How to Use This Book	xiv
Map Legend	xv
How to Use These Maps	xvi
Introduction	1	(1)
Alabama Flora and Fauna	2	(1)
Alabama Weather	3	(1)
Alabama Wilderness Restrictions/Regulations	4	(2)
Getting Around Alabama	6	(2)
Gulf Coast
Introduction and Map	8	(50)
Pine Beach Trail	12	(6)
Weeks Bay Nature Trail	18	(6)
USS Alabama Historical Trail	24	(10)
In Addition: Back to the Future in Mobile	32	(2)
Cemetery Trail	34	(6)
CCC Trail	40	(6)
Gazebo Trail	46	(6)
Redoubt Trail Loop	52	(6)
Honorable Mentions	58	(4)
Black Willow Trail---Meaher State Park	58	(1)
Nature Trails of Gulf State Park	58	(2)
Beach Loop Trail---Chickasabogue Park	60	(1)
Roland Cooper State Park	61	(1)
Southeast Alabama
Introduction and Map	62	(40)
Open Pond Trail	66	(6)
Five Runs Loop Trail	72	(6)
North Loop Trail	78	(6)
Conecuh Trail	84	(6)
Chattahoochee Trail	90	(6)
Wildlife Drive	96	(6)
Honorable Mentions	102	(2)
Frank Jackson State Park	102	(1)
Eufaula Wildlife Refuge Nature Trail	103	(1)
Central Alabama
Introduction and Map	104	(90)
Bartram National Recreational Trail	108	(6)
Horseshoe Bend Trail	114	(6)
Tannehill Historic Trail	120	(6)
Blue Trail (South Rim Trail)	126	(6)
White Trail (Shackleford Point Trail)	132	(6)
Yellow Trail (Foothills Trail)	138	(6)
Green Trail (Peavine Falls Trail)	144	(6)
Lakeshore Trail	150	(6)
Chinnabee Silent Trail	156	(6)
Skyway Loop Trail	162	(6)
Rock Garden Trail	168	(6)
Nubbin Creek Trail	174	(6)
Cave Creek Trail	180	(8)
In Addition: Pinhoti Trail	186	(2)
Odum Scout Trail	188	(6)
Honorable Mentions	194	(4)
Talladega National Forest - Oakmulgee Unit	194	(1)
Red Trail -- Oak Mountain State Park	194	(1)
Treetop Trail -- Oak Mountain State Park	195	(1)
Bald Rock Trail -- Cheaha State Park	196	(1)
Rickwood Cavern State Park	197	(1)
Northern Alabama
Introduction and Map	198	(120)
Bee Branch Trail	202	(6)
Trail 200 (Borden Creek Trail)	208	(6)
Trail 201 (Magnolia Trail)	214	(6)
Trail 209 (Sipsey Fork Trail)	220	(6)
South Plateau Loop Trail	226	(6)
North Plateau Loop Trail	232	(4)
McKay Hollow Trail	236	(4)
Stone Cuts Trail	240	(6)
Mountain Mist Trail	246	(6)
Land Trust Loop	252	(6)
Lickskillet Trail	258	(6)
Cascade Loop Trail	264	(6)
Tom Bevill Interpretive Trail	270	(6)
In Addition: A State of Perpetual Motion	275	(1)
Cutchenmine Trail	276	(4)
Camp Road	280	(6)
Point Rock Trail	286	(4)
Eberhart Trail	290	(6)
Rhododendron Trail	296	(6)
DeSoto Scout Trail	302	(6)
Lost Falls Trail	308	(4)
Russell Cave Trail	312	(6)
Honorable Mentions	318	(4)
Dismals Canyon	318	(1)
Black Warrior Horse Trails - Bankhead National Forest	318	(1)
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge	319	(1)
Old Railroad Bed Trail - Land Trust of Huntsville	320	(1)
Rainbow Mountain Trail - Land Trust of Huntsville	321	(1)
The Art of Hiking	322	(20)
Getting Into Shape	324	(1)
Preparedness	324	(2)
First Aid	326	(5)
Navigation	331	(2)
Trip Planning	333	(1)
Equipment	333	(4)
Hiking With Children	337	(1)
Hiking With Your Dog	338	(4)
Contact Info	342	(4)
General State Information	342	(1)
State Government Organizations	342	(1)
State Hiking and Outdoor Clubs and Organizations	343	(1)
National Hiking and Outdoor Organizations	344	(2)
Index	346	(3)
Meet the Author	349