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Fort Toulouse / Fort Jackson Loop
A beautiful blend of history and Southern landscapes will be found on the Fort
Toulouse / Fort Jackson Loop trail as you walk among beautiful oak trees adorned
with thick blankets of Spanish moss; visit the wide Tallapoosa River; retrace the
steps of William Bartram, Botanist to the Queen; and visit the site of the historic
fort itself.
Start: Parking lot in front of visitor center
Distance: 2.0-mile multiloop
Hiking time: About 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy over rolling hills
Trail surface: Dirt and crushed gravel trail, some dirt road and boardwalks
Best seasons: Sept-May
Other trail users: Cyclists on dirt roads
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Land status: Alabama historic state park
Nearest town: Wetumpka
Fees and permits: Day-use fee
Schedule: Year-round, dawn to dusk; visitor center open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
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