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Hike the old furnace area highway access road.


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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

530' 161 m

High

444' 135 m

Low

206' 63 m

Up

121' 37 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly A short and easy trail with the furnace ruins and creek as visual highlights that will delight the whole family.

Description

This trail starts at the old furnace site and works its way towards Eastern Valley Road, following the creek and running between the Park's entrance and exit roads. Enjoy the sounds of running and falling water and the many birds that live in the trees on this easy, casual trail.

A short section of this trail between the furnace quarry area exit and the Rec Center follows the park's vehicle traffic roadway. The trail picks up again just behind the large silver Rec Center.

Flora & Fauna

Oak, pine, deer, squirrels, chipmunks, birds, fish.

Contacts

Shared By:

Josh Moore

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Photos

Check out the old Furnace Office Building Site along the Iron Works Loop.
Feb 28, 2017 near Lake View, AL
Check out the Tannehill Ironworks Blast Furnaces 1, 2, 3, and Blower House along the Iron Works Loop.
Mar 2, 2017 near Lake View, AL

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