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Conecuh National Forest
US-29/AL-15
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-2555
Web Address: http://www.al.com/alabamiana/index.ssf?nforests.html#conecuh

Ride Area Description:

Conecuh National Forest
Andalusia, Alabama
Phone: 334-222-2555

Activities

Camping
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Boating
Fishing
Picnicking
Swimming
Shooting
Campgrounds
Visit the Conecuh National Forest, Open Pond Recreation Area. The newly renovated recreation area is especially nice in early spring and during the fall and winter months. The area is open year round since South Alabama has a very mild winter, most times, and is hot during the summer months. It offers camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing.

Open Pond Recreation Area has an area strictly for picnicking. Also, available is a group shelter that was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It retains its original distinct design and is interesting to those who enjoy CCC history.

Hiking

Conecuh Trail. The name Conecuh is believed to be of Muskogee Indian origin. It means "land of cane," which is appropriate since the trail runs through canebrakes in several sections. The Conecuh Trail winds 20 miles through Alabama's coastal plain. The trail was built by the Youth Conservation Corps. Each year, beginning in 1976, the young people of the Corps extended the trail through park-like longleaf pine stands, hardwood bottomlands, and other plant communities of the Conecuh National Forest.

Experience the refreshing feeling from Blue Springs, a large natural spring of clear, icy blue water. The Conecuh Trail crosses streams at several points. Bridges have been built for the convenience of trail hikers.

The Conecuh Trail is open year round, but winter hiking is most pleasant when the weather is cooler and insects not so bothersome. Summers are hot and humid.

Mountain Bikes

Mountain bike riding is permitted on all national forest roads, in the general forest area, behind closed gates, on ORV trails, and on horse trails.

Mountain bikes are prohibited in the wilderness area and on all hiking trails.

ORV and ATV Trails

Licensed off-road vehicles (ORV) are permitted on all national forest roads that are open for public travel. Vehicle drivers must be licensed and conform to all State laws. Unlicensed ORV's are permitted only on designated trails. Information regarding ORV trails can be obtained from any local district office

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