South Region - Hiking Alabama: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures - page 123

14 Bell/CCC Trail
A wake-up call for those who have hiked the flatter trails of the Gulf Coast region,
the Bell/CCC Trail leaves the sea-level hiking behind and starts to take on some
hills. Granted, these are not massive mountains, but some of the inclines can get
you breathing hard if you're not in reasonably good shape. The trail crosses the
beautiful spillway that flows from the dam that forms Little River Lake, then
rounds the lake before ducking into a thick forest where some nice views of the
surrounding hills will be had at the top of the ridge.
Start: At the park office and bathhouse
Distance: 2.0-mile lollipop
Hiking time: About 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate due to hill climb
Trail surface: Dirt footpath, dirt road
Best seasons: Year-round
Other trail users: None
Canine compatibility: Dogs permitted but must be on leash in recreation area
Land status: Alabama state forest
Nearest town: Atmore
Fees and permits: Day-use fee; paddleboat rental and lake zip line fees