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1 - SWANN COVERED
BRIDGE PARK scenic, exploring, wading, swimming, beach, hiking, canoe launch, camping walking access from HWY 79, car access from Joy Rd (1590 Swann Bridge Rd) built in 1933 longest covered bridge in AL: 95 ft spans the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River facebook landmark page |
2 - KING’S BEND
SCENIC OVERLOOK PARK “Grand Staircase” scenic, wading, short hike take-out for Locust Fork Scenic River Trail put-in for whitewater - CAUTION: training required! facebook landmark page |
3 - MARDIS MILL FALLS
TOP 10 Waterfalls of N. Alabama short - moderate difficulty lovely .25 mi. hike downstream Graves Creek of the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River facebook local photos |
4 - TAYLOR RIVERSIDE
PARK HWY 26 put-in/take-out for Locust Fork Scenic River Trail picnic area, wading & swimming, canoe launch on the Alabama Scenic River Trail learn more! |
5 - HORTON MILL COVERED BRIDGE
scenic, exploring highest covered bridge in US: 70 ft spans Calvert Prong of the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River creek appears to be flowing uphill built 1934 facebook landmark page |
6 - EASLEY COVERED BRIDGE
the first & oldest covered bridge spans Dub Branch of the Calvert Prong of the Blackburn Branch of the Locust Fork River of the Black Warrior River built in 1927 facebook landmark page |
7 - PALISADES PARK
SCENIC! rock climbing, nature trails, fire tower, picnicking, play- ground, lodges & pavilions! OPEN: Jan-Mar 9-5, April - Dec 9-9 FREE Admission 205-274-2271 not on the river, but GREAT! facebook page |
Tag #FLFRal or @friendsofthelocustforkriver with your photos on Facebook or Instagram!
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1a - SWANN BLUFF POWELL FALLS
8-10 ft twin falls annual FLFR hike in October 30 minute hike downstream from Swann Covered Bridge, mildly difficult IMPRESSIVE! Swann Bluff: 120 ft of sheer rock |
3a - CORNELIUS FALLS
annual FLFR hike in May swimming, camping, dramatic rock canyon by canoe access, or an hour downstream hike, moderately difficult 120 ft wide, 5 ft tall WORTH IT! |
3b - TAYLOR FORD ACCESS
wading/swimming put in/take out for Locust Fork Scenic River Trail 3c - COLD BRANCH ACCESS put-in/take-out for fishermen, unimproved |
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M1 - Let Nature be Your Teacher
237 Railroad Blvd, Oneonta completed 2020 M2 - Blue Heron & Swann Covered Bridge Covered Bridge Rd & Hwy 79, Cleveland completed 2021 M3 - Broad Winged Hawk & Mardis Mill Blountsville Fire & Rescue Service completed 2022 local artist: Joan Babcock |
