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months, you'll definitely cross paths with snakes like corn snakes, black racers,
and black pine snakes.
The highlight of the trip is the water features. You will pass both Buck's and
Ditch Ponds, then come to Five Runs Creek. This is a wide and fast-flowing
black-water stream that feeds the Yellow River and eventually flows into the Gulf
of Mexico. The creek is dotted with small drops and shoals.
Finally you will come to Blue Spring. This is a beautiful crystal-clear, icy blue
natural spring. It is so clear, you can see the rock formations far below the surface.
The spring is plenty deep and makes a great place to swim in the hot summer
months. There is a dirt bank on one side, while a retaining wall holds the bank up
on the opposite side.
The final pond you'll come to is Alligator Hole. Alligators are sometimes
sighted here. Heed the posted warnings. It is a federal crime punishable by jail
time and a $5,000 fine for an individual, or $10,000 for a group, to injure or mo-
lest an alligator. I'm sure you're thinking the same thing: Who in their right mind
would molest an alligator? Just don't tangle with them!
There are only two issues with this hike. First, if you do decide to hike this in
the summer, be ready for mosquitoes, lots of them along the creek. The second is
that all the trails in Conecuh National Forest, including the Five Runs Loop, are
marked with the same white diamond blazes. There are a few times at the begin-
ning of the loop that you will see white blazes on side trails that are not part of the
hike. Review the “Miles and Directions” section carefully for tips on not taking
the wrong path.
Since 1947 the small town of Evergreen in south Alabama
has been making Conecuh Sausage, with a unique blend of
spices making it a favorite of Southern backpackers. It's an easy
keeper and can be added to almost anything or is great on its
own.
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