Saturday, February 4, 2012

9:30 a.m.

Distance:  4 miles round trip

Leader:  Janice Barrett

Rating:  Moderate

Group size is limited.  Hikers must This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in advance.  Those bringing at least one child or teenager will have priority on the sign-up list.

This is a great hike for hiking kids who have stretched their forest experience beyond "short and easy", and parents of very young children still in the backpack child-carrier stage who can hike in that manner for 4 miles on fairly rugged terrain.  And, of course, for older, more experienced kids, too!

The trail to Sougahoagdee Falls follows Brushy Creek upstream from Hickory Grove Road, passing through forest canyon of old hardwoods, pine and Eastern hemlock.  Even in deep winter, the landscape is lush green with mosses, ferns, hollies and hemlocks.  Numerous waterfalls created by streams flowing off the sandstone bluffs and into Brushy Creek grace our passage.

The trail is unmaintained, there are shallow, narrow stream crossings, a few brief stretches of steep climbing and slippery rocks.

After signing up, meet at the Warrior Mountains Trading Company in Wren, Alabama (11312 Alabama Highway 33, Moulton, AL) at the intersection of highways 33 and 36.  Call 256-974-6166 or e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for help with directions, if needed.  Park on the south end of the building and come into the store.  The group will gather at the table in the middle of the store where sign-in sheets and the donation bucket will be.

Wild South hikes are free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.  Bankhead hiker donations 100% support Wild South's work projects in the Bankhead National Forest.