[RC] New Trail Riding Location in AL - Mary Ann Spencer
New Trail Riding
Location Posted: Sep 16, 2004 at
1:51 PM
Alabama's Forever Wild Program ( Funded by natural gas and
oil proceds) has purchased a large tract of land on the Cumberland plateau
near Guntersville Al. The tract is 20,000+ and has been opened to horse
back riding. There is one offical trail which is 16 Miles+/- long. The
trail is well marked and starts at a nice trail head with large gravel
parking lot capable of holding 50+ rigs. Located on state hwy 79 2 miles
south of the Tenn. Line. Trail head allows camping but there are no
facilites. Trail follows the contour lines down into a canyon where the
walls of Jerico are located. Primitive camping for horses is allowed at
bottom of canyon. First 1/3 of trail is 20'+ wide and gently sloping.
second half is sloping to steep but still a good trail. final 1/3 is very
rocky with open caves or sink holes on the side of the trail but still
well marked. When rock field ends you have a steep and muddy desent into
the the canyon. The canyon bottom is very scenic and has a good trail with
one creek crossing. When you reach the head of the canyon you must dis-
mount and walk .5 miles up to the walls of Jerico. If the waters not up it
is easyer to walk up the creek than take the trail. NOTE: your horse
should be in good shape if your going to make it back up the mountain to
the trail head. Have Fun!!
