Fort Payne, Ala. - Little River Canyon National Preserve is excited to announce that free Ranger-led hikes will be offered on Saturdays this February.
Rangers will offer five hikes with a variety of trails, trail lengths and difficulties, and topics being featured. Participants need to bring water and sturdy, close-toed shoes. Reservations are not required, and the programs will be weather-dependent.
Schedule of Hikes
Feb 1 - 10:00 AM - Beaver Pond Trail - 1.5 mile moderate hike - 1 hour
* Even in the depths of winter, some plants still live and thrive! Learn how to identify evergreens and mosses while discovering the winter season of Little River Canyon - meet at Beaver Pond Trail parking lot on Highway 176/Little River Canyon Rim Parkway.
Feb 8 - 2:00 PM - Beaver Pond Trail - 1.5 mile moderate hike - 2 hours
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What’s a National Preserve? How does it differ from a National Park or National Monument? What’s the difference between wilderness and Wilderness? Find out the answers while enjoying the beautiful Beaver Pond Trail - meet at Beaver Pond Trail parking lot on Highway 176/Little River Canyon Rim Parkway.
Feb 15 - 10:00 AM - Road 1 - 4 mile moderate hike - 2+ hours
* Yellowhammers, Indian Hens, and ghosts of the woods - discover some of the winter wildlife of Little River Canyon and how their stories tie into the culture and traditions of the area - meet at the Hunter Check Station on Cherokee County Road 103.
Feb 22 - 2:00 PM - Path to Learning -.5 mile easy hike - 30-45 minutes
* Coexistence between people and nature - delve into the importance of wildlife and responsible stewardship of our public lands and beyond - meet at Little River Canyon Center information desk.
Feb 29 - 10:00 AM - Eberhart Trail - 1.5 mile strenuous hike - 1.5 hours
* Descend below the canyon rim and learn about the rich history of Little River Canyon - meet at Eberhart Point parking lot on Highway 176//Little River Canyon Rim Parkway.
For more information, please contact the Interpretation Office at (256) 845-9605 or go to nps.gov/liri.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
