Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Start from the trailhead across the street to the south from the
day-use parking area on Terrace Drive. A large wooden sign
and a short footbridge over a ditch marks the way. Just after the
bridge there is a Y; a kiosk here tells about the trail. Take the
right fork and head up the stairs and boardwalk to view birds
that cannot be released into the wild because of their condition.
0.0
Come off the boardwalk at a wide dirt footpath that heads to the
left and right (northwest/southeast). This is the un-blazed Tree-
top Trail. Turn to the right (southeast) onto the Treetop Trail. A
nice little creek flows alongside the trail. In less than 0.1 mile,
you will cross the creek twice over short footbridges. Shortly
after, you will be walking alongside a split-rail fence to your right
between you and the creek.
0.2
Cross the creek again over a footbridge and make a short climb
uphill over some rock stairs. In 100 feet cross the creek again
over a footbridge.
0.3
The Yellow Trail enters from the left (north). Continue straight
(southeast). In 100 feet come to a sign that shows the Yellow
and Treetop Trails turning right (southwest). Do not turn here
but continue straight to the south. The trail turns into a hard-
packed dirt bed. You will be walking between several buildings
on each side of the trail on top of hills.
0.4
Arrive at the Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Take your
time to visit the exhibits, talk to the volunteers, and visit the
birds. When done, retrace your steps back to the boardwalk at
mile 0.2.
0.6
Back at the boardwalk, instead of heading back over the board-
walk (although you can if you want to), continue straight on the
wide dirt footpath to the trailhead. In 100 yards arrive back at
the trailhead.
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