A Trip Down The Alabama Scenic River Trail Will Bring Out The Adventurer In You
By Jennifer Young
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Published April 17, 2021
There’s no denying that Alabama is home to some of the nation’s most beautiful rivers. A great way to experience many of these rivers is to take a trip down the Alabama Scenic River Trail. For information about this river trail, including a few activities offered, take a look below.
The Alabama Scenic River Trail's core section is approximately 650 miles long, making it the nation's longest single state river trail. It begins at Coosa River's Weiss Lake and ends at Mobile Bay.
Click
here for information about the rivers associated with this trail, including detailed maps.
From canoes to kayaks to powerboats, this river trail's route will accommodate any type of watercraft. The Alabama Scenic River Trail also consists of more than 5,000 miles of accessible waterways and is great for experiencing year-round.
Along the Alabama Scenic River Trail, which was established in 2008, you'll see different types of flora and fauna. This is because the river trail is quite long, so it's exposed to different types of climactic conditions.
While boating down the Alabama Scenic River Trail, you might elect to stop and participate in other activities. One of these activities is...
...fishing, which can be done from a boat, a dock, a river bank, etc. If you're an avid fisherman, you'll love discovering secret spots along this river trail to fish from.
Camping is another activity enjoyed by many people on this river trail. Keep in mind, some areas of the Alabama Scenic River Trail don't allow camping, so you'll want to confirm prior to your trip whether or not it's allowed.
If you're feeling adventurous, consider taking a trip down the Alabama Scenic River Trail. You can choose to experience certain sections of it, or you can experience it in its entirety from beginning to end. Whichever option you choose, a trip down this river trail is sure to bring out the adventurer in you.
For more information about the Alabama Scenic River Trail, you can view its website
here and its Facebook page
here .
Have you ever taken a trip down the Alabama Scenic River Trail? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below.
To learn all about the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, which is located on the Alabama Scenic River Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: There’s A Little Slice Of Heaven Right Here In Alabama And You’ll Want To Visit .
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