South Region - Hiking Alabama: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures - page 196

This hike begins at the southwest end of the parking lot at the ranger station and
is clearly marked with a wooden sign. The trail is a dirt road for its entire length.
To the left are open fields used to produce hay for livestock. To the right, slash
and loblolly pines tower above the trail, with magnolias and oaks intermingled.
Along the trail many varieties of birds will be seen darting through the trees. In
the fields be sure to watch for white ospreys looking for dinner as they follow the
tractors cutting the hay.
For more information contact the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge at (334)
687-4065 or visit www.fws.gov/eufaula . DeLorme: Alabama Atlas & Gazetteer:
Page 54 B5.
F Geneva State Forest
Located just east of Conecuh National Forest in Geneva County is the 7,120-acre
Geneva State Forest. It is described as the perfect example of a multiple-use
forest, with wildlife management, forestry experimental work, and enhancement
of environmental quality working hand in hand. Centered in the forest is a
100-acre lake and recreation area. New hiking trails are currently being built in
the forest to enhance your visit, including the Lake Loop which is now open and,
as the name implies, circles the lake.
If you love bird watching, you're in good company. Groups such as the South
Alabama Birding Association frequent the forest to watch for birds that call these
woods home, including the rare red-cockaded woodpecker.
For information call [phone] or visit www.forestry.state.al.us/
geneva_state_forest.aspx?bv=2 . DeLorme: Alabama Atlas & Gazetteer: Page 59
E9.
G Conecuh Trail
The Conecuh Trail provides the best opportunity for a backpacking trip near the
Gulf Coast region. The trail is a 20-mile point-to-point hike requiring a shuttle