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This section runs from the FS 500/ Heflin Spur Trailhead to Pine Glen Campground.


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14.7

Miles

23.7

KM

Point to Point

1,303' 397 m

High

908' 277 m

Low

1,940' 591 m

Up

1,916' 584 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

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Description

From the FS 500/ Heflin Spur Trailhead, the trail travels northward. The trail winds its way up to Rocky Top Campsite, where there are a few scattered campsites. The trail continues up to Calhoun View, where there's a bench and another campsite. It continues along a winding trail to Lower Shoal Shelter. At least, there are plenty of water sources along this stretch. The trail continues along a winding path until it's end at Pine Glen Campground.

Flora & Fauna

Fauna: Pileated Woodpeckers, Canada Geese.

Contacts

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David Smith

Trail Ratings

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#3

in Heflin

#43614

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#3

in Heflin

#424

in Alabama

#43,614

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